Littlefield, Texas
Littlefield: City in Texas, USA
About
Littlefield is a city located in the county of Lamb in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,372 and a population density of 389 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,755 inhabitants.
The city was created 112 years ago in 1911.
Quick Facts about Littlefield
| Population : | 5,755 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Lamb County |
| Postal code : | 79339 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 806 |
| Area : | 16.38 km2 |
| Named for : | George W. Littlefield |
| Altitude : | 3,556 feet / 1084 meters |
| Capital city : | Littlefield is capital of Lamb County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1912 (112 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:15:37 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 351 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Littlefield is located at 33°55'2"N 102°19'30"W (33.9173100, -102.3249000).
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Official website of Littlefield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Littlefield decreased by 10.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,416 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,316 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,221 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,138 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,031 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,988 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,975 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,942 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,843 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,755 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,210 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,557 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,657 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,564 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 13.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 30.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 100.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 99.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 546 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
Littlefield zip code is 79339.
County name: Lamb, County
fips: 48279
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,171 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $537 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $837 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,952 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.02 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,641 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,128 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,011 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 74,017 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,302 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,194 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,073 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 798 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 597 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 740 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 724 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,721.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.81 |
People born in Littlefield (11)
People born in Littlefield, including psychologist Richard E. Nisbett, country music singer, songwriter, and musician Waylon Jennings, lyricist and librettist of musical theatre Tom Jones, .
List
- Billy Howton (American football player, wide receiver) he was born in 05/07/1930
- Dirk West (American cartoonist) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Eric Morris (American football player) he was born in 26/10/1985
- Tim Dunn (American businessman) he was born in 18/12/1955
- Wilford Moore (American football player and coach (1919-2014)) he was born in 20/11/1919
- Lisa Whelchel (American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and public speaker) she was born in 29/05/1963
- Jess Dow (American football player and coach (1916-2003)) he was born in 16/12/1916
- Jerry Don Sanders (American football coach) he was born in 24/02/1948
Schools in Littlefield
College & universities near Littlefield, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228158 | South Plains College | Levelland (TX) | 79336 |
| 226383 | Lubbock Christian University | Lubbock (TX) | 79407-2099 |
| 226675 | Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health | Lubbock (TX) | 79407 |
| 229337 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock (TX) | 79430 |
| 487232 | Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock | Lubbock (TX) | 79414-2532 |
Post offices near Littlefield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Littlefield Post Office | Littlefield (TX) | 79339 |
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (TX) | 79312 |
| Spad Post Office | Spade (TX) | 79369 |
| Anton Post Office | Anton (TX) | 79313 |
| Whitharral Post Office | Whitharral (TX) | 79380 |
Other cities in Lamb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lamb County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Olton | 2,025 | City in Texas, United States |
| Earth | 951 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Sudan | 879 | City in Texas, U. |
| Springlake | 102 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Littlefield distances to largest Texas cities
