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Lubbock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, it is the county seat of Lubbock County, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 199,564, making it the 87th largest city in the United States and the 11th largest in Texas. The 2009 population was estimated to be 225,856. with the Lubbock metropolitan area having a population of 276,659 Lubbock County had an estimated 2009 population of 270,550.

Lubbock's nickname is the "Hub City" which derives from being the economic, education, and health care hub of a multi-county region commonly called the South Plains. The area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on irrigation water drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer.

Lubbock was selected as the No. 12 best place to start a small business by CNNMoney.com. They mentioned the community's traditional business atmosphere, less expensive rent for commercial space, and its central location and cooperation from city government.

Lubbock High has been recognized for three consecutive years by Newsweek as one of the top high schools in the United States. Lubbock High School is home to the only International Baccalaureate (IB) program in the region. The IB program is one of the criteria examined by Newsweek in formulating their list of top high schools.

Lubbock Economy
The Lubbock area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on irrigation water drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer. However, the aquifer is being depleted at a rate that is not sustainable in the long term. Much progress has been made in the area of water conservation and new technologies such as Low Energy Precision Application (LEPA) irrigation were originally developed in the Lubbock area. A pipeline to Lake Alan Henry is expected to supply up to 3.2 billion gallons of water per year upon completion in 2012.

Adolph R. Hanslik, who died in 2007 at the age of ninety, was called the "dean" of the Lubbock cotton industry, having worked for years to promote the export trade. Hanslik was also the largest contributor (through 2006) to the Texas Tech University Medical Center. He also endowed the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center's capital campaign for construction of a new library museum archives building in La Grange in Fayette County in his native southeastern Texas.

The ten largest employers in terms of the number of employees are: Texas Tech University, Covenant Health System, Lubbock Independent School District, University Medical Center, United Supermarkets, City of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, AT&T, Convergys, and Lubbock County. A study conducted by a professor at the Rawls College of Business determined that Texas Tech students, faculty and staff generate about $1.5 billion with about $297.5 million from student shopping alone.

Lubbock has one regional enclosed mall, South Plains Mall, which includes two Dillard's, JC Penney, Sears, and Bealls.

Lubbock also has numerous open air shopping centers, most located in the booming Southwest area of Lubbock: Kingsgate Shopping Center includes numerous upscale tenants such as Malouf's, Anderson Bros. Jewelers, Banana Republic, Coldwater Creek, Woodhouse Day Spa, Chico's, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and others. The Village Center is home to Zoo-Kini's Restaurant, Ribbons & Bows, The Radiant Lily, Subway, Cokesbury Books & Church Supplies, and others. Rockridge Plaza offers a Lowe's Grocery/Ace Hardware, O'Hana Japanese Steakhouse, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, among other tenants.

Lubbock's newest, open air shopping center is Canyon West, located off the newly constructed Marsha Sharp Freeway.

Lubbock Attractions
The National Ranching Heritage Center, a museum of ranching history, is located in Lubbock. It features a number of authentic early Texas ranch buildings as well as a railroad depot and other historic buildings. There is also an extensive collection of weapons on display. Jim Humphreys, late manager of the Pitchfork Ranch east of Lubbock, was a prominent board member of the center.

The Southwest Collection, an archive of the history of the region and its surroundings which also works closely with the College Baseball Foundation, is located on the campus of Texas Tech University, as are the Moody Planetarium and the Museum of Texas Tech University.

The Depot District, an area of the city dedicated to music and nightlife, is located in the old railroad depot area and boasts a number of theatres, upscale restaurants, and cultural attractions. The Depot District is also home to several shops, pubs and nightclubs, a radio station, a brewery, a magazine, a winery, a salon, and other establishments. Many of the buildings were remodeled from the original Fort Worth & Denver South Plains Railway Depot which originally stood on the site. The Buddy Holly Center, a museum highlighting the life and music of Buddy Holly, is also located in the Depot District, as is the restored community facility, the Cactus Theater.

Lubbock is also home to the Silent Wings Museum. Located on North I-27, Silent Wings features photographs and artifacts from the World War II era glider pilots.

The Science Spectrum is an interactive museum and IMAX Dome theatre with a special focus on children and youth.

The Lubbock City Opera is one of the best known opera companies in the region, annually producing a three opera season, which typically includes a new work by Mark Adamo.


Lubbock TX Area Information

Lubbock TX Community Characteristics and Facts
  • Total Crime Risk: 155.0 (100 = National Average)
  • Population: 218,198
  • Population Growth Since 2000: 9.34%
  • Annual Max Avg. Temperature: 74 F
  • Annual Min Avg. Temperature: 47 F
  • Male Median Age: 29 years
  • Female Median Age: 32 years
  • Median Household Income: $40,823
  • Highest Education Level Attained: High School 25.76%, Bachelors 18.64%, Grad School 9.62%

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2010 Population Growth and Population Statistics Lubbock, TX Texas
Total Population 218,198 25,028,293
Square Miles 255.92 261,797.12
Population Density 852.60 95.60
Population Change Since 1990 19.05% 47.32%
Population Change Since 2000 9.34% 20.03%
Forecasted Population Change by 2014 7.59% 9.71%
Population Male 107,521 49.28% 12,517,396 50.01%
Population Female 110,677 50.72% 12,510,897 49.99%
Median Age 30.40 32.30

Lubbock TX Population Growth and Population Statistics


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2010 Weather Summary Lubbock, TX Texas
Weather Index 161 175
Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature 74.0 °F 77.0 °F
Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature 47.0 °F 53.0 °F
Annual Avg. Temperature 60.1 °F 65.2 °F
Annual Heating Degree Days (Tot Degrees < 65) 3,431 2,368
Annual Cooling Degree Days (Tot Degrees > 65) 1,689 2,479
Percent of Possible Sunshine 71 66
Mean Sky Cover (Sunrise to Sunset - Out of 10) 5 5
Mean Number of Days Clear (Out of 365 Days) 160 140
Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) 63 72
Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) 3 1
Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) 19.00" 26.00"
Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) 10.00" 4.00"

Lubbock TX Weather, Forecast, Temperature and Precipitation


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