2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,507
Dimmit County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 8,507. The median household income is $33,409, 49% below the national average. The poverty rate is 44.8%, median home value is $80,300, and 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 54% below the national average.
Population
8,507
2023 estimate
Rank #2611 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$33,409
Household
Rank #3124 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$80,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #3146 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #3133 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
56.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
48% below Texas avg·49% below national avg
Poverty Rate
200% below Texas avg·199% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% below Texas avg·27% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$20,919
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
44.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
53% below Texas avg·62% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Texas avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% below Texas avg·17% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
38% below Texas avg·34% below national avg
Housing Units
4,012
Households
3,010
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,095
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.7%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
49% below Texas avg·54% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
11% below Texas avg·16% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.1%
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