Dimmit County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Dimmit County, Texas has a population of 8,380, the 176th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $38,808 and the median home value is $85,500. The poverty rate is 41.1%.

Dimmit County Quick Facts

Population 8,380

Median Household Income $38,80890% MOE ±$8,956

Median Home Value $85,50090% MOE ±$20,047

Poverty Rate 41.1%90% MOE ±8.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.4%90% MOE ±6.0 pts

Median Age 35.7 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 66.5%90% MOE ±8.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 9.8%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 73.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 8,380 176th of 254

Median Income $38,808 51% lower than state

Poverty Rate 41.1%

Unemployment 8.4%

How Dimmit County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,438	8,380	-19.7%
Median household income	$33,427	$38,808	No clear change (+16.1%)
Median home value¹	$89,596	$85,500	No clear change (-4.6%)
Median gross rent	$891	$823	No clear change (-7.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Dimmit

$38,808

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dimmit

$85,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 38.8%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 14.5%

$100K+ 25.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

13.5%

$10K-$15K

13.5%

$15K-$20K

7.9%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

3.1%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

1.9%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

3.4%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

8.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

46.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $823/mo 25.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.0%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

20.5%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dimmit County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carrizo Springs	4,723	$38,659	37.3%	$86,700
Carrizo Hill	1,198	N/A	89.3%	$18,200
Big Wells	544	$50,417	47.8%	$60,800
Asherton	543	$24,208	30.4%	$82,400
Catarina	155	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Dimmit County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,380. It is the 176th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dimmit County is 35.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dimmit County is $38,808. This is 51% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 41.1%. This is 198% 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 8.4%. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $85,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Dimmit County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dimmit County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (87.2% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% 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 73.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dimmit County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dimmit County, Texas?

Dimmit County has a population of 8,380, making it the 176th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Dimmit County?

The median household income in Dimmit County is $38,808 with a poverty rate of 41.1%.

How many cities are in Dimmit County, Texas?

Dimmit County contains 5 Census-designated places.