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Mineral Wells

Texas · 16,788 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 $35,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,788
−1%since 2000
from 16,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−4%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Mineral Wells
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,727
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,233 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,092
+21%since 2000
from $13,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(10,712)
Black7.7%(1,292)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(4,423)
Asian0.5%(89)
Other1.2%(199)
Diversity Score64.1%(10,768)
Diversity Score
64
+14%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
44.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Wells, Texas?

Mineral Wells, Texas has about 16,788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mineral Wells, Texas earns about $35,727 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 $72,600, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Wells, Texas?

About 10.2% 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 17.6% of people in Mineral Wells, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral Wells, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral Wells, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,951 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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