Dimmit County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,380 | — | #2,620 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $38,808 | -48.4% | #3,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.7 years | -8.2% | #2,913 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $85,500 | -69.7% | #3,131 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,938 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 41.1% | +226.2% | #3,165 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dimmit County has a population of 8,380, making it the #2,620 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dimmit County is $38,808, ranking #3,090 out of 3,222 counties — 48.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 41.1% and unemployment stands at 8.4%.
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The median home value in Dimmit County is $85,500 (-69.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.5%.
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85.5% of residents in Dimmit County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.
About Dimmit County, Texas
Dimmit County, Texas has a total population of 8,380, making it the 2,620th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dimmit County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dimmit County is $38,808, which ranks #3,090 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 41.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4%.
The median home value in Dimmit County is $85,500, 69.7% below the national median. Renters in Dimmit County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dimmit County, 9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Dimmit County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (8.2%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.8%).
All data for Dimmit County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.