Jim Wells County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jim Wells County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48249
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 249
Geography
- Land Area
- 865.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 868.54 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.733516
- Longitude
- -98.090814
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 38,008
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,504
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,936 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic | 30,069 | 79.1% |
| White | 7,130 | 18.8% |
| Black | 299 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 193 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,193 | 22.5% |
| Hispanic | 21,315 | 77.5% |
| White | 5,622 | 20.4% |
| Black | 164 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 207 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,850
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,043
- Poverty Rate
- 24.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,492
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,412 | 68.0% |
| Black | 548 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 197 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,386
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,909 | 77.5% |
| Republican | 3,809 | 15.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,668 | 6.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,662 | 47.8% |
| Female | 12,712 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,097 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic | 18,458 | 75.7% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,475
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,662 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 6,397 | 34.7% |
| Black | 3 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 40 | 33.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,306 | 36.9% |
| Female | 5,165 | 40.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,068 (28.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,044 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,229
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $130,142
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $950
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Work From Home
- 8.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.