Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,850 (100%) |
| Population Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 33 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,896 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,585 |
| Median Home Value | $123,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,090 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,189 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,950 (18.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,279 |
| Average Household Size | 2.90 |
| Family Households | 10,096 (76.0%) |
The table below compares Jim Wells County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 81 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 86 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 221 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 223 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 220 | 14th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
