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Wolfforth, TX
City in Lubbock County, Texas.
Population
6,701
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,378
ZIP codes
0
Wolfforth and its ZIP codes
Wolfforth at a glance
- Wolfforth is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 349th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $106,250, 35% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,200 (8% below Texas) and median rent is $1,674 a month.
Local data for Wolfforth, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wolfforth, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,250
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$260,200
Median rent
$1,674/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,010), Irish Americans (576), German Americans (449).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lubbock County. PPP loans are for Wolfforth.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,583
153,482 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,180 per person
How people get to work
Wolfforth, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wolfforth, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,283
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
765
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
19.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wolfforth, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Wolfforth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LubbockCity | 7.9 mi | 143.2 |
| RopesvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SmyerTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ShallowaterCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| New HomeCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MeadowTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Opdyke WestTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Buffalo Springs LakeVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| New DealTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Ransom CanyonTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SlatonCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| LevellandCity | 21 mi | 10.2 |
| WilsonCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| IdalouCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| AntonCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wolfforth, TX in?
- Wolfforth is in Lubbock County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wolfforth, TX?
- About 6,701 people live in Wolfforth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wolfforth?
- Nearby places include Lubbock (7.9 mi), Ropesville (10 mi), Smyer (10 mi), Shallowater (13 mi), New Home (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023