Jim Wells County Summary

Life in Jim Wells County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jim Wells County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jim Wells County:

  • The population in Jim Wells County is 39,060.

  • The median home value in Jim Wells County is $128,649.

  • The median income in Jim Wells County is $46,626.

  • The median rent in Jim Wells County is $849.

  • The unemployment rate in Jim Wells County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Jim Wells County is 22.6%.

  • The average high in Jim Wells County is 88.3° and there are 67.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jim Wells County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jim Wells County

Alice, TX Population 17,916

San Diego, TX Population 3,801

Premont, TX Population 2,810

Rancho Alegre, TX Population 1,099

Orange Grove, TX Population 1,067

Alice Acres, TX Population 975

South La Paloma, TX Population 690

Coyote Acres, TX Population 678

K-Bar Ranch, TX Population 611

Amargosa, TX Population 364

Sandia, TX Population 333

Alfred, TX Population 298

Owl Ranch, TX Population 118

Westdale, TX Population 84

Loma Linda East CDP (Jim Wells County), TX Population 34

Map Of Jim Wells County

Jim Wells County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Jim Wells County is 88.3°.

  • There are 62.89 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.8 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Jim Wells County.

StatJim Wells County
Mean High88.3
Nice Days62.89
Rainfall67.8
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:48
88.3°
Average High
67.8
Inches of Rain

Jim Wells County Photos

Jim Wells Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
One Hour Photo   Alice Texas
Source: Wikipedia User Jay Phagan | CC BY 2.0

Jim Wells County Demographics

Population over time in Jim Wells County

The current population in Jim Wells County is 39,060. The population has decreased -4.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 39,203 -3.9%
2021 40,796 -0.4%
2020 40,972 -

Gender in Jim Wells County

  • Jim Wells County is 50.2% female with 19,599 female residents.

  • Jim Wells County is 49.8% male with 19,461 male residents.

Female
50.2% (19,599)
Male
49.8% (19,461)
Gender Jim Wells County TX USA
Female 50.2% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jim Wells County

Jim Wells County is:

  • 17.7% White with 6,929 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 216 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 167 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 80 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.6% Two Or More with 233 Two Or More residents.

  • 80.3% Hispanic with 31,371 Hispanic residents.

White
17.7% (6,929)
African American
0.6% (216)
American Indian
0.2% (64)
Asian
0.4% (167)
Hawaiian
0.2% (80)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.6% (233)
Hispanic
80.3% (31,371)

Table: Jim Wells County By Race

Race Jim Wells County TX USA
White 17.7% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.6% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 80.3% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Jim Wells County, Texas

  • 9.9% of households in Jim Wells County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Jim Wells County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Jim Wells County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Jim Wells County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Jim Wells County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Jim Wells County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Jim Wells County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Jim Wells County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Jim Wells County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Jim Wells County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.9% (3,859)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (2,244)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (4,031)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (3,817)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.1% (6,294)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (5,504)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (4,201)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.9% (5,426)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (2,080)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (1,600)
Income Jim Wells County TX USA
Less than $10,000 9.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.1% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.9% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jim Wells County for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jim Wells County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
8% (3,515)
9-12th Grade
13% (5,077)
High School / GED
37% (14,452)
Some College
20% (7,812)
Associate's Degree
6% (2,343)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,687)
Master's Degree
3% (1,171)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jim Wells County TX USA
< 9th Grade 8% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 24% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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