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Big Wells

County:
Dimmit County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.555
State:
Texas

Big Wells is a city located in Dimmit County, Texas. Big Wells has a 2025 population of 448 . Big Wells is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -6.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 480 in 2020.

The average household income in Big Wells is $41,068 with a poverty rate of 49.29%. The median age in Big Wells is 40.4 years: 40.2 years for males, and 41.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.3 males.

448
Total Population
808
Density (mi²)
-7 -1.54%
Growth

Big Wells Population

Big Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Wells includes 35% White, 9.29% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races (55.71%)

White (35%)

Other race (9.29%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races23455.71%
White14735%
Other race399.29%

Big Wells Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Wells' average per capita income is $29,583. Household income levels show a median of $29,135. The poverty rate stands at 49.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$34,821-
Families$30,000$41,697
Households$29,135$41,068
Non Families-$33,862

$29,583

Average Income

$29,135

Median Household Income

49.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)