Big Wells, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 544, Big Wells's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Big Wells is a small community located in Texas, within Dimmit County. The total population is 544. It ranks as the 1239th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Big Wells is 35.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Big Wells is $50,417. This is 36% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 47.8%. This is 247% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 18.9%. This is 259% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $60,800. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Big Wells is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Big Wells has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 97.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (97.4% vs 39.7%).

Education

6.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 58.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Big Wells, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.