Dime Box, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 145, Dime Box'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

Dime Box is a small community located in Texas, within Lee County. The total population is 145. It ranks as the 1617th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dime Box is 59.2 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dime Box is $88,750. This is 13% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dime Box, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dime Box has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dime Box, 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.