Levelland is a thriving community of more than 12,000 residents. The city is the country seat of Hockley County and is home to more than half of the county’s population.
12,553
Levelland Population
21,516
Hockley County Population
Residents of Levelland come from a variety of backgrounds, and the city has a strong Hispanic population and rich culture. The median age is lower than the State of Texas and the United States, with a slightly higher female population.
33
Median Age
48.86%
Male
51.14%
Female
Ethnic Distribution
White |
26.38% |
Black |
2.58% |
American Indian |
0.62% |
Asian |
1.01% |
Other |
1.95% |
Multirace |
13.53 |
Hispanic |
53.93% |
Educational Attainment
Having access to a skilled and educated population can help your businesses employ the workers it needs for successful operations and growth. 24.4% of the population in Levelland have an associate's degree or higher and 72.77% have a high school degree or higher.
High School 25.94%
Some College 22.43%
Associate’s Degree 9.68%
Bachelor’s Degree 10.03%
Graduate Degree 4.69%
Affordable Cost of Living
Living is very affordable in Levelland, with an average cost of living nearly 30% below the national average. Living in Levelland is also more affordable than in many of the surrounding communities, including Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, and Odessa.
Households in Levelland earn a median yearly income of $49,010, with 32.05% of households earning more than the national average each year. Housing is priced competitively as well, with a median home cost of $125,500. Nearly 70% of residents own their own homes.
Median Household Income $49,010
Median Home Cost $125,500
Overall Cost of Living Index 73.2
Housing 46.1
*Based on a US average of 100
Levelland residents also enjoy very low commute times, with an average commute of 17 minutes. That’s nearly ten minutes below both the state and national average of 26.6 and 26.9 minutes!
