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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mineral Wells

Texas · 14,837 residents · 20.399 sq mi
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Mineral Wells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,456. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,800. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,837
−12%vs 2000
vs 16,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
727 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Mineral Wells
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,456
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,233 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,017
−32%vs 2000
vs $13,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$329
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $463 in 2000
US average: $450
65.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
1.8
+24%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(11,835)
Black8.7%(1,478)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(3,265)
Asian0.6%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(9,545)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(12,859)
Black5.3%(784)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,729)
Asian0.7%(109)
Other7.3%(1,085)
Diversity Score47.5%(7,048)
48
−16%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Wells, Texas?

Mineral Wells, Texas has about 14,837 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mineral Wells, Texas?

The typical household in Mineral Wells, Texas earns about $19,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral Wells, Texas expensive?

In Mineral Wells, Texas, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Wells, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral Wells, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral Wells, Texas?

About 23.2% of people in Mineral Wells, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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