Dimmit County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 8,154 with a growth rate of -1.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dimmit County, Texas is the 176th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 10,043 and has seen a growth of -18.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,639 | -103 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 7,742 | -103 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 7,845 | -103 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 7,948 | -103 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 8,051 | -103 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 8,154 | -103 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 8,257 | -103 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 8,360 | -119 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 8,479 | -100 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 8,579 | -1,525 | -15.09% |
| 2019 | 10,104 | -72 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 10,176 | -105 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 10,281 | -395 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 10,676 | -238 | -2.18% |
| 2015 | 10,914 | -79 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 10,993 | 95 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 10,898 | 426 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 10,472 | 363 | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 10,109 | 66 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 10,043 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,433 | -934 | -8.22% |
| 1980 | 11,367 | 2,328 | 25.76% |
| 1970 | 9,039 | -1,056 | -10.46% |
| 1960 | 10,095 | -559 | -5.25% |
| 1950 | 10,654 | 2,112 | 24.72% |
| 1940 | 8,542 | -286 | -3.24% |
| 1930 | 8,828 | 3,532 | 66.69% |
| 1920 | 5,296 | 1,836 | 53.06% |
| 1910 | 3,460 | 2,354 | 212.84% |
| 1900 | 1,106 | 57 | 5.43% |
| 1890 | 1,049 | 384 | 57.74% |
| 1880 | 665 | 556 | 510.09% |
| 1870 | 109 | -7,530 | -98.57% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,878 | 44.72% |
| Two or more races | 3,805 | 43.88% |
| Other race | 832 | 9.59% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.27% |
| 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 | 2,808 | 3.04 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 1,113 | 3.5 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 767 | 1.08 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 665 | 3.84 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Male | 263 | 4.75 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.04
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 | 414 | 7.77% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 2.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 429 | 8.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,858 | 34.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,037 | 19.47% |
| Some College | 1,099 | 20.63% |
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 | 4,477 | 3,123 | 459 |
| 2+ Races | 1,992 | 1,370 | 95 |
| Other Race | 739 | 578 | 129 |
| White | 686 | 639 | 251 |
| Black | 52 | 41 | 13 |
| Asian | 51 | 50 | 40 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,000 | $38,260 | $72,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,417 | $81,073 | $56,297 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $14,637 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $11,220 |
| Overall | $29,222 | $38,885 | $23,698 |
| Some College | $29,750 | $55,504 | $24,358 |
$29,222
Average Earnings
$38,885
Average Male
$23,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.65% of Dimmit County, Texas residents speak only English, while 58.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,603 | 3,479 | 45.76% |
| Multiple | 3,795 | 2,339 | 61.63% |
| Other | 825 | 372 | 45.09% |
| White | 781 | 234 | 29.96% |
| Black | 15 | 13 | 86.67% |
43.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.36%
Male Poverty Rate
45.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dimmit County, Texas is Black, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dimmit County, Texas is White, with 29.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.82% |
| Some College | 39.83% |
| High School | 29.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.05% |
| Male Employed | 7.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,685 | $65,649 |
| Households | $27,374 | $58,081 |
| Married Families | $84,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,030 | $26,362 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
210
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 30 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 5.93% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 1.46% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 1.54% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
35.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
80.35%
Born in Dimmit County, Texas
89.07%
Native Born
10.93%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
8.26%
Naturalized
89.07% of Dimmit County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 80.35% having been born in Texas. 2.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.