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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jim Wells County

Texas · 39,326 residents · 865.176 sq mi
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Jim Wells County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,843. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,326
+4%since 1990
from 37,679 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+7%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K38K40K41K42K1990201020202024Jim Wells County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,843
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,252
+52%since 1990
from $8,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
23.5% rent
1.4
−24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(28,452)
Black0.7%(248)
Hispanic / Latino72.1%(27,151)
Asian0.5%(181)
Diversity Score76.7%(28,898)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(9,001)
Black0.4%(166)
Hispanic / Latino75.7%(29,772)
Asian0.4%(167)
Diversity Score45.9%(18,060)
46
−40%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jim Wells County, Texas?

Jim Wells County, Texas has about 39,326 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jim Wells County, Texas?

The typical household in Jim Wells County, Texas earns about $28,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jim Wells County, Texas expensive?

In Jim Wells County, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,400, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Jim Wells County, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jim Wells County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jim Wells County, Texas?

About 24.1% of people in Jim Wells County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jim Wells County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jim Wells County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,647 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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