Jim Wells County, Texas

Total Population: 38,863

County Seat: Alice

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Median Home Value

$104,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,492

Across all households

Median Age

35.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino79.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)18.5%
Two or More Races0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

27.3%

65 Years and Over

15.8%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

21.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,492

Mean Household Income

$70,198

Per Capita Income

$25,529

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$104,800

Median Rent

$885/mo

Total Housing Units

16,207

Owner-Occupied

67.5%

Renter-Occupied

32.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.9%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.5%

Average Household Size

2.89

Broadband Internet Access

72.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48249.