Jim Wells County's estimated 2026 population is 39,036 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jim Wells County is the 84th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 40,914 and has seen a growth of -4.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jim Wells County includes 78.44% White, 4.36% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (78.44%)
Two or more races (15.23%)
Other race (4.36%)
Black or African American (0.81%)
Asian (0.49%)
Native American (0.48%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,485 | 78.44% |
| Two or more races | 5,917 | 15.23% |
| Other race | 1,693 | 4.36% |
| Black or African American | 313 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 188 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jim Wells County's average per capita income is $38,327. Household income levels show a median of $47,492. The poverty rate stands at 23.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,010 | - |
| Families | $60,878 | $79,694 |
| Households | $47,492 | $70,198 |
| Non Families | $24,889 | $37,725 |
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