Jim Wells County's 2026 population is estimated at 39,036, reflecting a 0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jim Wells County is the 84th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 40,914 and has grown -4.59% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 37.9 years
Male: 34.5 years
There are 28,241 adults, (6,319 of whom are seniors) in Jim Wells County.
Female: 19,475 (50.1%)
Male: 19,375 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Jim Wells County includes 67.98% White, 6.69% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,412 | 67.98% |
| Two or more races | 8,843 | 22.76% |
| Other race | 2,598 | 6.69% |
| Black or African American | 548 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 204 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 197 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.12% |
Jim Wells County 's average per capita income is $38,355. Household income levels show a median of $51,896. The poverty rate stands at 24.66%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,931 | $99,805 |
| Families | $60,742 | $78,798 |
| Households | $51,896 | $71,948 |
| Non Families | $26,683 | $43,646 |
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