Dimmitt is a city located in Castro County Texas. Dimmitt has a 2024 population of 4,044. It is also the county seat of Castro County. Dimmitt is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,152 in 2020.
The average household income in Dimmitt is $73,895 with a poverty rate of 14.37%. The median age in Dimmitt is 27.8 years: 26.9 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dimmitt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,136 | 51.56% |
| Two or more races | 1,474 | 35.58% |
| Other race | 446 | 10.77% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,330 | 3.07 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 679 | 3.86 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 302 | 1.14 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 278 | 3.36 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Male | 71 | 2.66 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 8.96% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 5.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 437 | 19.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 3.39% |
| High School Graduate | 821 | 35.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 11.75% |
| Some College | 370 | 16.1% |
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 | 1,522 | 1,177 | 212 |
| White | 689 | 558 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 673 | 591 | 179 |
| Other Race | 195 | 81 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,292 | $58,913 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $63,846 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,417 | $20,385 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,817 | $48,558 | $35,182 |
| Some College | $41,741 | $0 | $30,536 |
$36,817
Average Earnings
$48,558
Average Male
$35,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.84% of Dimmitt residents speak only English, while 59.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,187 | 442 | 13.87% |
| Multiple | 1,473 | 296 | 20.1% |
| White | 812 | 145 | 17.86% |
| Other | 437 | 95 | 21.74% |
14.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.9%
Male Poverty Rate
13.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dimmitt is Other, with 21.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dimmitt is Hispanic, with 13.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.89% |
| Some College | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,833 | $80,399 |
| Households | $66,250 | $73,895 |
| Married Families | $90,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,611 | $49,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
294
Number of Veterans
294
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 224 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 206 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 14.58% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 10.79% |
| Other Race | 22 | 7.8% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 17 | 54.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
75.91%
Born in Dimmitt
88.68%
Native Born
11.32%
Foreign Born
9.24%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
88.68% of Dimmitt residents were born in the United States, with 75.91% having been born in Texas. 9.24% 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 | 3,909 | -27 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 3,936 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 3,963 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 3,990 | -27 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 4,017 | -27 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 4,044 | -27 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 4,071 | -40 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 4,111 | -51 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 4,162 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 4,152 | 95 | 2.34% |
| 2019 | 4,057 | -40 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 4,097 | -83 | -1.99% |
| 2017 | 4,180 | -35 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 4,215 | -28 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 4,243 | -81 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 4,324 | -108 | -2.44% |
| 2013 | 4,432 | -89 | -1.97% |
| 2012 | 4,521 | 123 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 4,398 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 4,422 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,375 | -33 | -0.75% |
| 1990 | 4,408 | -611 | -12.17% |
| 1980 | 5,019 | 692 | 15.99% |
| 1970 | 4,327 | 1,392 | 47.43% |
| 1960 | 2,935 | -974 | -24.92% |