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Dimmitt, Texas
Dimmitt, city, in Castro County, Texas. Dimmitt had 4,069 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,171 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,107 (±21). GEOID 4820464.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,069
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,171 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,107 ±21
Median household income
$45,875
±$22,887 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$85,100
±$59,288 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$879
±$173 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Dimmitt and what county is it in?
Dimmitt is a city in Castro County, Texas. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 1,324 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dimmitt, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,069 people lived in Dimmitt on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 4,171 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,107 (±21).
| Measure | Dimmitt | Castro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,107 ±21 | 7,344 | −74 |
| Households | 1,414 ±111 | 2,413 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.87 ±0.23 | 3.00 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,684 ±101 | 3,024 | no clear change |
Dimmitt's population since 2000
From 4,375 in 2000 to 4,069 in 2025: down 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dimmitt as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dimmitt?
The median resident of Dimmitt is 30.1 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 72.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.6%. 13.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dimmitt | Castro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 ±3.1 | 34.5 | −4.7 |
| Under 18 years | 29.9% ±3.0 pts | 29.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% ±3.7 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±3.7 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 72.2% ±5.7 pts | 65.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.6% ±5.4 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±3.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.3% ±5.6 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.6% ±9.5 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±3.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.7% ±5.6 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.8% ±7.5 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8% ±7.1 pts | 18.6% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±3.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6% ±6.7 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dimmitt earn?
Half of Dimmitt's 1,414 households earn less than $45,875 a year (±$22,887), against $56,776 in Castro County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $53,207 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dimmitt | Castro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,875 ±$22,887 | $56,776 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,543 ±$10,046 | $76,146 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,890 ±$3,499 | $26,462 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±5.8 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.7% ±8.9 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±5.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.8% ±7.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±5.7 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dimmitt?
Owners occupy 55.0% of Dimmitt's occupied homes and renters 45.0%. The median renter pays $879 a month including utilities, and 23.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dimmitt | Castro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,100 ±$59,288 | $95,000 | – |
| Median gross rent | $879 ±$173 | $896 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.0% ±14.5 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,363 ±$243 | $1,352 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.0% ±9.8 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.0% ±9.8 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,684 ±101 | 3,024 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1% ±9.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.6% ±9.1 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% ±4.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±2.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4% ±4.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dimmitt building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Dimmitt in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dimmitt work and get to work?
67.5% of Dimmitt's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.4 minutes.
| Measure | Dimmitt | Castro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.7% ±6.5 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5% ±9.6 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 30.5% ±9.6 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.4 min ±2.5 | 15.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dimmitt?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dimmitt, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Castro County | 4,392 | $46,000 |
| Tract 9503Castro County | 2,039 | $57,686 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dimmitt) · Census block assignment files
How does Dimmitt compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dimmitt is the 5,467th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 426th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Dimmitt ranks 816th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 426th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 659th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 372nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 816th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 750th | 978 |
| Median gross rent | 665th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 292nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 426th | 877 |
| Median age | 870th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 849th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 955th | 976 |
Dimmitt's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Dimmitt with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dimmitt?
17 of the 57 figures for Dimmitt on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dimmitt are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dimmitt.