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Littlefield, TX
City in Lamb County, Texas.
Population
5,822
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
927
ZIP codes
0
Littlefield and its ZIP codes
Littlefield at a glance
- Littlefield is about 8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,636 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,400 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for Littlefield, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Littlefield, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,636
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,299), Irish Americans (443), German Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamb County. PPP loans are for Littlefield.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,806
4,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,498
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.4M
FY 2026, $6,546 per person
How people get to work
Littlefield, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Littlefield, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Littlefield, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.8%
U.S. 11.1% +16.7 pts
Cities near Littlefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmherstCity | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| SpadeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| AntonCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| SudanCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| OltonCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringlakeTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| EarthCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Opdyke WestTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| LevellandCity | 24 mi | 10.2 |
| SmyerTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| ShallowaterCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| WhitefaceTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| MortonCity | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| Hale CenterCity | 30 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Littlefield, TX in?
- Littlefield is in Lamb County, Texas.
- What is the population of Littlefield, TX?
- About 5,822 people live in Littlefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Littlefield?
- Nearby places include Amherst (7.6 mi), Spade (11 mi), Whitharral (12 mi), Anton (13 mi), Sudan (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023