Jim Wells County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48249 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,850 | — | #1,231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,896 | -30.9% | #2,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.7 years | -8.2% | #2,914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,600 | -56.2% | #2,600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | -19.3% | #1,241 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | +95.7% | #2,978 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jim Wells County has a population of 38,850, making it the #1,231 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 Jim Wells County is $51,896, ranking #2,668 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.7% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Jim Wells County is $123,600 (-56.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $938/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.5%.
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79.1% of residents in Jim Wells County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.7% below the national rate.
About Jim Wells County, Texas
Jim Wells County, Texas has a total population of 38,850, making it the 1,231st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jim Wells County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jim Wells County is $51,896, which ranks #2,668 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Jim Wells County is $123,600, 56.2% below the national median. Renters in Jim Wells County pay a median gross rent of $938 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jim Wells County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Jim Wells County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (18.4%).
All data for Jim Wells 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.