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Lockney, TX
Town in Floyd County, Texas.
Population
1,752
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,132
ZIP codes
0
Lockney and its ZIP codes
Lockney at a glance
- Lockney is about 9.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,698, 30% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Lockney, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lockney, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,698
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$82,600
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (897), Portuguese Americans (57), Irish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Lockney.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,902
1,524 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,343
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.2M
FY 2026, $8,552 per person
How people get to work
Lockney, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.5%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lockney, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lockney, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.3%
U.S. 11.1% +16.2 pts
Cities near Lockney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FloydadaCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| Seth WardCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| PlainviewCity | 17 mi | 13.9 |
| PetersburgCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Hale CenterCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| KressCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| SilvertonCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| AbernathyCity | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| QuitaqueCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| EdmonsonTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lockney, TX in?
- Lockney is in Floyd County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lockney, TX?
- About 1,752 people live in Lockney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lockney?
- Nearby places include Floydada (11 mi), Seth Ward (16 mi), Plainview (17 mi), Petersburg (19 mi), Hale Center (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023