Lubbock County
Community Status Report

Together, we make a difference in the Lubbock community. The community status report helps us understand the challenges our neighbors face. That way, we can overcome obstacles and support local organizations. 

Stand United With Lubbock.

We want to serve everyone as best we can. The community status report gives us insight into nearby populations so we can effectively serve everyone in our area. Every year, we evaluate the statistics gathered to create a report that summarizes key indicators and goals to establish effective programs, find relevant resources, and provide practical support.

What does the Community Status Report Cover?

By collating research from several organizations, we can establish needs across Lubbock. The community status report gives us important insight into our community. The research highlights several points, including:

Priorities & Indicators

We cover objectives and statistics, including economics, community safety, school functioning, college readiness, and infants born healthy.

Education, Safety, & Health

We examine trends in crime rates, hospital visits, and school attendance data to identify areas of concern across Lubbock.

Population

The Community Status Report reviews Lubbock County's demographics, including race, age, income, and voting involvement.

Economics

The report covers federal minimum wage, poverty and affordable housing, and Lubbock's economic index.

Next Steps

By reviewing the problems in education, safety, and health across Lubbock, we are able to establish ways to support our community effectively.

Sources

Our sources section credits the organizations that we gathered information from and the individuals who created the Community Status Report.

Status Report Sponsors

Our sponsors help us provide the data and resources necessary to help our community thrive. The status report is sponsored by the following organizations:

Making a Difference For Everyone.

In 2023, Lubbock Area United Way provided 68,780 individuals with educational, financial, safety, and health resources. We stand united with individuals of all ages and backgrounds to provide solutions that help them thrive.

Explore our community status reports to learn more about our impact, or learn the ways that we can help our community by clicking through each tab.

Aditi utilizes the Parents as Teachers program at the Parenting Cottage. Through these classes, she learns more about Salena’s developmental milestones and about how to build successful foundations at home.

Through Lubbock Area United Way, Ajay participated in United We Read, allowing him build his reading skills for the 3rd grade.

Salena attends day care at Lubbock’s Early Learning Centers, one of United Way’s community partners. 

Mani attended Goodwill’s Job Training & Placement classes, which helped him write his resume for his next job search.

Naya attends counseling through Family Counseling Services to help her adjust to starting high school.

About the Community Status Report

The community status report gives insight into the Lubbock community by gathering statistics and insights about the population, demographic trends, economic indicators, social issues, and community initiatives. By evaluating this data, we can gain a deeper understanding of our community’s areas of improvement to establish effective goals. Together we can work together to make Lubbock a more vibrant and equitable community for everyone.

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Past Reports

Read our past reports to learn more about the Lubbock community.

Current Data

2022

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