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Dimmit County

Texas · 8,615 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 $25,996. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,633 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,300. The poverty rate of 42.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,615
−16%since 2000
from 10,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.2
+21%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Dimmit County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(550)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(647)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(694)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(660)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(490)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(974)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(986)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(995)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.1%(1,044)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.1%(960)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.9%(425)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(190)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,996
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,248
+66%since 2000
from $9,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(898)
Black0.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino86.9%(7,487)
Asian0.8%(68)
Other0.5%(41)
Segregation Score
4
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican79.8%(8,164)
Dominican4%(405)
Spaniard0.9%(91)
Honduran0.3%(26)
Guatemalan0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino1.5%(153)
Vietnamese0.1%(10)
Ancestry
Irish2.3%(231)
German1.9%(199)
American1%(103)
Austrian0.7%(69)
English0.5%(47)
Armenian0.4%(43)
Dutch0.4%(40)
Scottish0.4%(38)
Swedish0.3%(30)
French0.1%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(10)
Czech0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Dominican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Filipino population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41%(1,408)
Married46.6%(1,598)
Widowed0.3%(9)
Divorced12.1%(416)
Women 15+
Never married38.7%(1,223)
Married40%(1,265)
Widowed12.7%(401)
Divorced8.7%(274)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dimmit County, Texas?

Dimmit County, Texas has about 8,615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dimmit County, Texas earns about $25,996 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Dimmit County, Texas?

About 14.8% 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 42.6% 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 1,818 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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