Our Community

Lubbock is located in the northwestern part of Texas, a region known as the Llano Estacado, and is the home of Texas Tech University. According to U.S. Census estimates, the city population is 212,169, making it the 90th largest city in the United States and the 12th largest in Texas. The larger metropolitan area is home to over 250,000 residents.

Lubbock's nickname is the "Hub City." It is the economic, educational, and health care hub of a multi-county region commonly called the South Plains.

There is much to do in the Hub City. The following are just a few examples of the interesting activities and places available to the city's residents.

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.

The Southwest Collection, an archive of the history of the region, is located at Texas Tech University, as are the Moody Planetarium and the Museum of Texas Tech University.

The Depot District, an area dedicated to music and nightlife, is located in the old railroad depot area. The area is home to shops, pubs and nightclubs, a radio station, a brewery, a winery, and other establishments. The Buddy Holly Center, a museum highlighting the life and music of Buddy Holly, is also located in the Depot District.

The Lubbock arts community is active and respected. The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra boasts nationally-known guest conductors and soloists, and Ballet Lubbock presents three quality productions each year.