Jim Wells County, TX Demographics
Jim Wells County, TX is the 81st most populous of 254 counties in Texas, with 38,891 residents across 865 square miles. That is about 45 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 38,891 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 865 sq mi |
| Density | 45 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Jim Wells County compares to the US
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Central Location: Jim Wells County, TX
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Jim Wells County, TX
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9505 | 5,670 | 7.2 | 786 |
| Census Tract 9501.02 | 4,464 | 74.6 | 60 |
| Census Tract 9502.01 | 3,917 | 183.2 | 21 |
| Census Tract 9506 | 3,759 | 1.0 | 3,618 |
| Census Tract 9501.01 | 3,719 | 246.5 | 15 |
| Census Tract 9502.02 | 3,693 | 194.4 | 19 |
| Census Tract 9504 | 3,469 | 2.7 | 1,307 |
| Census Tract 9507 | 3,382 | 149.7 | 23 |
| Census Tract 9503.01 | 2,811 | 3.4 | 825 |
| Census Tract 9503.02 | 2,061 | 0.9 | 2,361 |
| Census Tract 9503.03 | 1,946 | 1.6 | 1,188 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.