Living in Lockett, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lockett · Census data 2020–2024

Lockett has 195 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median household income is $54,792 (30% lower than the Texas median).

Lockett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lockett at a glance

Population
195
Median age
56.4State: 35.6
Median household income
$54,792State: $78,476
Homeowners
90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%

Is Lockett a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 3.4%.

Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Lockett median household income

The median household income in Lockett is $54,792 and the income per person is $24,789. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Lockett$54,792
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Lockett: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
41
Owner-occupied
90.2%
Renter-occupied
9.8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1945
Average household size
4.76

Lockett demographics

Population
195
Median age
56.4
Under 18
3.6%
65 and older
28.7%
Households
41
Foreign-born
7.2%
Veterans
14.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lockett ›

Education in Lockett

3.7% of adults 25 and older in Lockett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lockett3.7%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lockett

Unemployment rate
3.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
19.5%
Drive alone
15.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
53.7%

Lockett vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lockett195$54,792——
Vernon9,848$51,114$87,000$945
Chillicothe479$59,000$65,500$844
Davidson169$33,750$40,500$572
Crowell640$42,250$59,500$569
Quanah2,109$51,161$71,100$666
Electra2,351$69,167$59,300$815
Frederick3,445$44,595$89,300$743
Eldorado449$51,250$34,800$493

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Living in Lockett: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lockett, TX?

The median household income in Lockett is $54,792, 30% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Lockett, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.

What is the median age in Lockett?

The median age in Lockett is 56.4 years (Texas: 35.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Lockett?

The unemployment rate in Lockett is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lockett?

3.7% of adults in Lockett have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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