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Lamesa, TX
City in Dawson County, Texas.
Population
8,393
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,643
ZIP codes
0
Lamesa and its ZIP codes
Lamesa at a glance
- Lamesa is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 307th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $49,007, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 (67% below Texas) and median rent is $813 a month.
Local data for Lamesa, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamesa, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,007
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$813/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,458), Irish Americans (416), German Americans (279).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Lamesa.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,447
4,115 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.8M
FY 2026, $3,597 per person
How people get to work
Lamesa, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled21.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamesa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 26°F
16.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamesa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.4%
U.S. 11.1% +19.3 pts
Cities near Lamesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los YbanezCity | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WelchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| O'DonnellCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| AckerlyCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GailCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
| LoopCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamesa, TX in?
- Lamesa is in Dawson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lamesa, TX?
- About 8,393 people live in Lamesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamesa?
- Nearby places include Los Ybanez (2.3 mi), Welch (17 mi), O'Donnell (18 mi), Ackerly (20 mi), Gail (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023