Jim Wells County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jim Wells County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jim Wells County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jim Wells County, Texas. The estimated population of Jim Wells County, Texas is 39,203 people, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look at the total population in Jim Wells County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,203
 -3.9% -5.12%
2020
40,796
 -0.43% -
2019
40,972
 -0.53% -
2018
41,192
 -0.3% -
2017
41,318
 - -

Population of Jim Wells County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
17.6%
18.3%
 -3.83%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
80.5%
80.2%
 +0.37%
Asian
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jim Wells County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 +2.29% 34.9 +5.76% 37.1 +1.09%
2020 35 +1.16% 33 0% 36.7 +1.66%
2019 34.6 -0.57% 33 -1.79% 36.1 -1.63%
2018 34.8 +0.87% 33.6 +0.9% 36.7 +1.1%
2017 34.5 - 33.3 - 36.3 -

The median age of Jim Wells County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,246 -8.23% 3,310 -12.68% 2,983 2,870
10 to 19 3,247 -6.02% 3,101 -7.34% 3,038 2,856
20 to 29 2,758 -14% 2,695 -9.55% 2,373 2,442
30 to 39 2,414 +9.75% 2,666 +1.09% 2,626 2,682
40 to 49 2,381 +5.79% 2,442 -16.68% 2,508 2,035
50 to 59 2,320 -12.2% 2,405 -4.02% 2,049 2,309
60 to 69 2,101 +1.4% 2,380 -17.59% 2,127 1,987
70+ 1,667 +11.84% 2,185 +12.06% 1,868 2,450

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jim Wells County, Texas is $47,629.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jim Wells County.

  • Under 25
    $27,101.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,068.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,747.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,653.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jim Wells County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jim Wells County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jim Wells County, Texas is currently $66,136.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.13% of households in Jim Wells County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jim Wells County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jim Wells County is $23,259.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jim Wells County by the total population of Jim Wells County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jim Wells County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jim Wells County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jim Wells County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jim Wells County over the age of 16 is 29,406.

Of those people, a total of 55.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jim Wells County is 52.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,950 17.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 2,448 59.60% 11.90%
25 to 29 years 2,367 63.30% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 2,634 77.80% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 5,093 76.80% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 4,294 73.80% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 2,188 73.90% 5.80%
60 to 64 years 2,363 47.00% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 3,598 26.70% 2.60%
75 years and over 2,471 5.10% 0.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jim Wells County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,082 55.20% 3.90%
Black or African American 289 60.60% 12.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 138 84.10% 0.00%
Asian 36 80.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 156 100.00% 0.00%
Other 812 49.80% 8.20%
Two or more races 1,893 50.40% 10.10%
Hispanic or Latino 23,120 55.00% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,600 54.20% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jim Wells County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jim Wells County is 15,535, with median earnings of $33,206.00.

Women in Jim Wells County, Texas earning approximately 57.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,535 $33,206.00
Male 8,413 $44,409.00
Female 7,122 $25,535.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,218 $56,442.00
Business and Financial 457 $50,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $69,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 108 $66,080.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $117,609.00
Community and Social Service 393 $36,033.00
Legal 107 $37,034.00
Educational and Library 1,224 $57,686.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 273 $11,356.00
Healthcare Practitioners 861 $41,721.00
Healthcare Support 881 $14,151.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $64,554.00
Law Enforcement 367 $42,991.00
Food Preparation and Serving 605 $14,621.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 814 $9,943.00
Personal Care and Service 120 $16,176.00
Sales 2,071 $22,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,201 $26,235.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 215 $30,341.00
Construction and Extraction 1,348 $47,600.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 808 $45,431.00
Production 882 $65,022.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,054 $43,938.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 690 $75,100.00 528 $29,375.00
Business and Financial 242 $143,457.00 215 $33,578.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $69,444.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $66,193.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $118,696.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 93 $63,363.00 300 $35,145.00
Legal 48 $70,565.00 59 $0.00
Educational and Library 301 $59,886.00 923 $50,104.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 201 $11,169.00 72 $40,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 145 $30,898.00 716 $42,464.00
Healthcare Support 52 $17,759.00 829 $14,059.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 8 $45,833.00
Law Enforcement 313 $63,063.00 54 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 311 $25,511.00 294 $12,761.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 422 $23,790.00 392 $9,023.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 106 $16,176.00
Sales 899 $20,238.00 1,172 $27,700.00
Office and Administrative Support 115 $46,131.00 1,086 $25,579.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 201 $29,671.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,333 $47,850.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 757 $47,841.00 51 $0.00
Production 794 $65,987.00 88 $13,600.00
Transportation and Material Moving 931 $46,528.00 123 $16,941.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,835 households in Jim Wells County, with an average household size of 3.03 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,701 families in Jim Wells County with an average family size of 3.56 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,524 974 2,203 3,134
Average Household Size 3.53 3.01 4.18 1.17
Total Families 6,524 974 2,203 0
Average Household Size 3.52 2.79 4.03 0

Poverty

Of the 9,701 families in Jim Wells County, 16.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jim Wells County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,187 housing units in Jim Wells County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,835 79.29%
Vacant 3,352 20.71%

19.45% of the total 16,187 housing units in Jim Wells County are rental units. This is approximately 3,148 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,031 are occupied by the owner - or 55.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jim Wells County is $791.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jim Wells County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    656
  • Less than $500
    484
  • $500 to $999
    1,732
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    654
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    278
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jim Wells County is $78,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jim Wells County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,903
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,458
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,002
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    715
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,095
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    644
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    207
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jim Wells County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jim Wells County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    712
  • 1940 to 1949
    539
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,285
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,995
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,284
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,584
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,183
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,278
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,252
  • 2014 or later
    75

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jim Wells County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    924
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,282
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,039
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,590

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jim Wells County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jim Wells County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jim Wells County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    806
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,340
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,031
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,784
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    470
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    100
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,124
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    486
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,438
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    760
  • 90 or more minutes
    732

Summary

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Places in Jim Wells County, Texas

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