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Amargosa, TX
Census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas.
Population
60
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
0
Amargosa and its ZIP codes
Amargosa at a glance
- Amargosa is 61% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jim Wells County. PPP loans are for Amargosa.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,616
14,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,073
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,253 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Amargosa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
377
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 47°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amargosa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.9%
U.S. 11.1% +17.8 pts
Cities near Amargosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Owl RanchCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.2 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| WestdaleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4 |
| AliceCity | 9.5 mi | 12 |
| Loma Linda EastCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| Rancho AlegreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Orange GroveCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| San DiegoCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Coyote AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Alice AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| K-Bar RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Agua DulceCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Ben BoltCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| SandiaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amargosa, TX in?
- Amargosa is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
- What is the population of Amargosa, TX?
- About 60 people live in Amargosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amargosa?
- Nearby places include Owl Ranch (1 mi), Alfred (8 mi), South La Paloma (8.5 mi), Westdale (8.5 mi), Alice (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023