Big Wells is a city located in Dimmit County Texas. Big Wells has a 2024 population of 454. Big Wells is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 480 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Wells is $37,029 with a poverty rate of 46.06%. The median age in Big Wells is 40.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Wells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 50.46% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 42.82% |
| Other race | 16 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 171 | 2.53 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.26 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 54 | 3.15 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 36 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 6.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 17.93% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 1.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 73 | 25.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 24.48% |
| Some College | 78 | 26.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 279 | 160 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 49 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 4.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,417 | $47,143 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,714 | $28,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,990 | $42,292 | $27,895 |
| Some College | $29,539 | $0 | $29,276 |
$28,990
Average Earnings
$42,292
Average Male
$27,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.65% of Big Wells residents speak only English, while 62.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 414 | 195 | 47.1% |
| Multiple | 185 | 97 | 52.43% |
| White | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Other | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
46.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.49%
Male Poverty Rate
49.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Wells is White, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Wells is Other, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.28% |
| High School | 31.51% |
| Some College | 28.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,375 | $31,823 |
| Households | $30,156 | $37,029 |
| Married Families | $32,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,821 | $31,204 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
Employment Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.19%
Born in Big Wells
95.14%
Native Born
4.86%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.86%
Naturalized
95.14% of Big Wells residents were born in the United States, with 88.19% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 423 | -6 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 429 | -6 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 435 | -7 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 442 | -6 | -1.34% |
| 2025 | 448 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2024 | 454 | -7 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 461 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 467 | -7 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 474 | -6 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 480 | -222 | -31.62% |
| 2019 | 702 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 704 | -8 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 712 | -27 | -3.65% |
| 2016 | 739 | -15 | -1.99% |
| 2015 | 754 | -7 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 761 | 6 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 755 | 28 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 727 | 24 | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 703 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 700 | 0 | 0% |