Lamesa City, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 9952 people, 3696 households, and 2678 families residing in the city. The population density was 2080.8 people per square mile (803.4/kmē), it would be the 165th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 4270 housing units at an average density of 893.3 per square mile (344.91/kmē). The average household size was 2.66 people, and the average family size was 3.2 people. In the Lamesa City, 29.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8% were 18 to 24, 24.4% were 25 to 44, 20.4% were 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median age was 35.8 years, the median age of male residents at 33.6 and the median age of female residents at 37.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 73.65% White, 4.22% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.13% from two or more races and 19.51% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $27362, making it the 993rd highest city by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $31556, it is Texas's 453rd poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16211, it would be the 602nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income is $16200, Median income for males is $21485, compared with $10595 for females.
In 2000, 2762 pupils and students, of which 53.33% are male and 46.67% are female, 27.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.57% nursery or pri school, 6.34% kindergarten, 50.14% elementary school, 26.03% high school and 9.92% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9952 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9954 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9917 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9783 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9480 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9359 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9148 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9152 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9066 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8943 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8880 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 136 | 73 | 209 |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 108 | 175 |
| Elementary school | 794 | 591 | 1385 |
| High school | 381 | 338 | 719 |
| College or graduate school | 95 | 179 | 274 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamesa city, Texas | $27362 | $31556 | $16211 |
| Dawson County, Texas | $28211 | $32745 | $15011 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |