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) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 4,893 | 57.52% |
| White | 2,592 | 30.47% |
| Other race | 848 | 9.97% |
| Native American | 99 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,010 | 2.78 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 1,067 | 3.33 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 889 | 3.44 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Non Family | 834 | 1.06 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 220 | 3.89 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 511 | 9.88% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 4.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 5.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,868 | 36.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 813 | 15.73% |
| Some College | 1,175 | 22.73% |
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 | 4,301 | 3,135 | 241 |
| 2+ Races | 2,639 | 1,831 | 112 |
| Other Race | 731 | 559 | 95 |
| White | 623 | 547 | 236 |
| Native American | 99 | 99 | 63 |
| Black | 60 | 50 | 24 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 7 |
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 native american people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,078 | $49,167 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,458 | $82,978 | $58,934 |
| High School Graduate | $30,147 | $45,865 | $15,927 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,669 | $47,696 | $17,813 |
| Some College | $31,453 | $59,140 | $23,884 |
$31,669
Average Earnings
$47,696
Average Male
$17,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.55% of Dimmit County, Texas residents speak only English, while 56.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,366 | 3,456 | 46.92% |
| Multiple | 4,871 | 2,549 | 52.33% |
| Other | 840 | 320 | 38.1% |
| White | 763 | 278 | 36.44% |
| Black | 25 | 24 | 96% |
44.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.24%
Male Poverty Rate
49.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dimmit County, Texas is Black, with 96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dimmit County, Texas is White, with 36.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.67% |
| Some College | 35.72% |
| High School | 25.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.78% |
| Female Employed | 31.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.44% |
| Male Employed | 3.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,246 | $63,503 |
| Households | $33,409 | $56,336 |
| Married Families | $68,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,033 | $24,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
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
196
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 151 | 2.89% |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 3.53% |
| White | 55 | 3.19% |
| Other Race | 20 | 2.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
78.57%
Born in Dimmit County, Texas
89.94%
Native Born
10.06%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
7.23%
Naturalized
89.94% of Dimmit County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 78.57% having been born in Texas. 2.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.