Jim Wells County, TX — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
38,863
Male
19,374
49.9%
Female
19,489
50.1%
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.9
Foreign Born
4.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.7%
High School or Higher33.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
13.2%
Married
39.0%
Jim Wells County, TX has a population of 38,863 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 78.4% of the population. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.6% of residents are foreign-born.