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The City of Mineral Wells had a population of 15,244 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mineral Wells is located at latitude 32.8085 and longitude -98.1128 in Palo Pinto County. The formal boundaries for the City of Mineral Wells encompass a land area of 20.4 sq. miles and a water area of 0.76 sq. miles. Palo Pinto County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Mineral Wells are located in Palo Pinto County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Parker County.
The City of Mineral Wells has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Texas is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The City of Mineral Wells is located within Mineral Wells Division of Palo Pinto County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,244 (100%) |
| Population Density | 747 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,929 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,124 |
| Median Home Value | $161,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,394 (52.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,363 (36.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 691 (10.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,757 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Family Households | 3,800 (66.0%) |
The table below compares Mineral Wells to the other 1,863 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 207 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 888 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 1230 | 34th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1250 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 584 | 69th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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