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Dimmit County, TX
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Dimmit County, Texas.
Population
8,380
Land area
1,329sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Dimmit County
Dimmit County at a glance
- Dimmit County is 95% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,808, 51% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,500 (70% below Texas) and median rent is $823 a month.
- Its largest cities are Carrizo Springs (4,723), Carrizo Hill (1,198) and Big Wells (544).
Local data for Dimmit County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dimmit County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,808
Poverty rate
41.1%
Median home value
$85,500
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,873), German Americans (140), Irish Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,359
5,669 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.3M
FY 2026, $4,327 per person
PPP loans
$17.7M
149 loans, 1,715 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dimmit County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dimmit County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
235
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
21
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 37°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dimmit County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.8%
U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts
Diabetes
23.4%
U.S. 12.1% +11.3 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
41.1%
U.S. 11.1% +30.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dimmit County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dimmit County, TX?
- Carrizo Springs is the largest city or town in Dimmit County, with about 4,723 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dimmit County?
- Dimmit County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78827, 78830, 78834, 78836.
- What is the population of Dimmit County, TX?
- About 8,380 people live in Dimmit County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dimmit County?
- Dimmit County borders Webb County, Maverick County, Frio County, Zavala County, La Salle County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023