City · Texas
Mineral Wells, Texas
Mineral Wells, city, mostly in Palo Pinto County (98.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Parker County, Texas. Mineral Wells had 15,983 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,820 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,244 (±75). GEOID 4848684.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,983
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,820 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,244 ±75
Median household income
$55,929
±$5,217 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$161,300
±$10,456 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,077
±$100 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Mineral Wells and what county is it in?
Mineral Wells is a city mostly in Palo Pinto County (98.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Parker County, Texas. It covers 20.4 square miles of land, 727 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mineral Wells is in the Mineral Wells, TX micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County | 14,656 | 98.9% |
| Parker County | 164 | 1.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mineral Wells, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,983 people lived in Mineral Wells on July 1, 2025, up 7.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,820 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,244 (±75).
| Measure | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,244 ±75 | 29,295 | +148 |
| Households | 5,757 ±288 | 11,234 | +698 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.13 | 2.58 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 6,448 ±274 | 15,206 | no clear change |
Mineral Wells's population since 2000
From 16,946 in 2000 to 15,983 in 2025: down 5.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells?
The median resident of Mineral Wells is 38.0 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.5%. 7.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±2.3 | 41.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±1.7 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±1.8 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.6 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.5% ±1.8 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.8% ±2.3 pts | 73.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.1% | −2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.0% ±2.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±1.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±2.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.8% ±3.4 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.6% ±2.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±2.5 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±3.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 Mineral Wells earn?
Half of Mineral Wells's 5,757 households earn less than $55,929 a year (±$5,217), against $67,674 in Palo Pinto County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $51,753 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,929 ±$5,217 | $67,674 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,003 ±$5,084 | $85,412 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,124 ±$1,709 | $32,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.4% ±4.2 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.0% ±9.0 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±3.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±2.4 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±3.2 pts | 89.8% | – |
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 Mineral Wells?
Owners occupy 59.0% of Mineral Wells's occupied homes and renters 41.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 by its owner (±$10,456). The median renter pays $1,077 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,300 ±$10,456 | $198,000 | +$45,984 |
| Median gross rent | $1,077 ±$100 | $1,093 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±7.0 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,560 ±$112 | $1,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.0% ±4.2 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.0% ±4.2 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 6,448 ±274 | 15,206 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±3.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±4.0 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% ±2.3 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.5% ±3.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Mineral Wells building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Mineral Wells in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 1.4 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 Mineral Wells work and get to work?
76.6% of Mineral Wells's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±3.0 pts | 55.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±4.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.1% ±3.7 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 8.0% | +3.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±3.8 | 28.7 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 Mineral Wells?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Mineral Wells, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,017 (Tract 8) to $79,583 (Tract 5).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7Palo Pinto County | 3,867 | $58,911 |
| Tract 6Palo Pinto County | 3,515 | $55,577 |
| Tract 8Palo Pinto County | 2,575 | $36,017 |
| Tract 9Palo Pinto County | 2,567 | $52,941 |
| Tract 5Palo Pinto County | 1,834 | $79,583 |
| Tract 4.02Palo Pinto County | 4,041 | $75,144 |
| Tract 1405.02Parker County | 6,214 | $106,037 |
| Tract 4.01Palo Pinto County | 2,220 | $85,500 |
| Tract 1406.01Parker County | 11,622 | $113,338 |
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 Mineral Wells) · Census block assignment files
How does Mineral Wells compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mineral Wells is the 2,308th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 189th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Mineral Wells ranks 664th 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 | 189th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 288th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 693rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 664th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 696th | 978 |
| Median home value | 615th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 460th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 179th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 765th | 877 |
| Median age | 399th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 784th | 973 |
| Work from home | 486th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 403rd | 976 |
Mineral Wells's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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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 Mineral Wells?
7 of the 57 figures for Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells.