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Dimmit County

Texas · 9,996 residents · 1,328.885 sq mi
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Dimmit County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,000. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,996
−2%since 2000
from 10,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+13%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Dimmit County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,882
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,045
+44%since 2000
from $9,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(1,350)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino85%(8,708)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(3,235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(1,217)
Black0.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino86.2%(8,616)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,966)
Diversity Score
30
−6%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dimmit County, Texas?

Dimmit County, Texas has about 9,996 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dimmit County, Texas?

The typical household in Dimmit County, Texas earns about $25,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dimmit County, Texas expensive?

In Dimmit County, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Dimmit County, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dimmit County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dimmit County, Texas?

About 36.4% of people in Dimmit County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dimmit County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dimmit County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 437 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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