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Dimmit County, Texas
Dimmit County, Texas. Dimmit County had 8,024 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48127.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,024
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,615 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,380
Median household income
$38,808
±$8,956 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$85,500
±$20,047 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$823
±$366 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Dimmit County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,615 residents in Dimmit County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,024 for July 1, 2025, down 6.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,380 over 1,329 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dimmit County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,380 | 30,188,424 | −2,058 |
| Households | 2,998±185 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.17 | 2.69 | −0.53 |
| Housing units | 4,023±12 | 12,128,515 | −395 |
Dimmit County's population since 2000
From 10,248 in 2000 to 8,024 in 2025: down 21.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dimmit County?
Dimmit County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Carrizo Springs with 4,491 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Carrizo Springs | 4,892 | $38,659 |
|---|---|---|
| AshertonGEOID 4804300 | 722 | $24,208 |
| Carrizo HillGEOID 4812982 | 550 | not published |
| Big Wells | 483 | $50,417 |
| CatarinaGEOID 4813324 | 70 | not published |
| BrundageGEOID 4810852 | 12 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dimmit County?
The median resident of Dimmit County is 35.7 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 87.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.2%. 7.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dimmit County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7±1.0 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0%±1.0 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2%±0.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87.1% | 39.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.2%±2.3 pts | 39.1% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.2%±3.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 58.9%±5.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4%±4.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.5%±4.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.3%±6.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.8%±3.6 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±4.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Dimmit County earn?
Half of Dimmit County's 2,998 households earn less than $38,808 a year (±$8,956), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $33,427 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 41.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dimmit County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,808±$8,956 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,738±$10,077 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,227±$3,988 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 41.1%±8.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.0%±17.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.8%±7.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.9%±7.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Dimmit County?
Owners occupy 66.5% of Dimmit County's occupied homes and renters 33.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $85,500 by its owner (±$20,047). The median renter pays $823 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dimmit County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,500±$20,047 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $823±$366 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4%±17.3 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,220±$212 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.5%±7.7 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,023±12 | 12,128,515 | −395 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8%±3.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.0%±8.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7%±6.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.9%±6.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±3.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Dimmit County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Dimmit County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dimmit County get to work?
73.7% of Dimmit County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes.
| Measure | Dimmit County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.1%±5.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4%±6.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7%±9.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±7.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 8.1%±7.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±4.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min±7.6 | 26.7 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 are Dimmit County's census tracts?
Dimmit County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,031 (Tract 9504) to $39,477 (Tract 9502.01).
| Tract 9502.0148127950201 | 4,548±204 | $39,477 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0248127950202 | 2,417±434 | $42,567 |
| Tract 950448127950400 | 1,415±439 | $32,031 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dimmit County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 176th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 232nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 185th of 254 |
| Median household income | 250th of 253 |
| Median home value | 232nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 187th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 245th of 252 |
| Median age | 191st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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