2023 ACS Census Data · Population 38,863
Jim Wells County is a small county in Texas with a population of 38,863. The median household income is $47,492, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.2%, median home value is $104,800, and 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 37% below the national average.
Population
38,863
2023 estimate
Rank #1230 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,492
Household
Rank #2820 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$104,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2856 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2736 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.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
48.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Texas avg·27% below national avg
Poverty Rate
56% below Texas avg·55% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Texas avg·4% 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 →
$25,529
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
39% below Texas avg·50% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Texas avg·5% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Texas avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
22% below Texas avg·18% below national avg
Housing Units
16,207
Households
13,298
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,677
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% below Texas avg·37% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Texas avg·10% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
24.8%
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