Checked
Dimmitt, TX
City in Castro County, Texas.
Population
4,107
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,304
ZIP codes
0
Dimmitt and its ZIP codes
Dimmitt at a glance
- Dimmitt is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,875, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,100 (70% below Texas) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Dimmitt, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dimmitt, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,875
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$85,100
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,105), German Americans (338), Guatemalan Americans (215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Castro County. PPP loans are for Dimmitt.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,236
2,927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$107,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.53M
FY 2026, $8,212 per person
How people get to work
Dimmitt, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled30.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dimmitt, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
628
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
21.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dimmitt, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.2%
U.S. 11.1% +17.1 pts
Cities near Dimmitt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NazarethCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HartCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| HerefordCity | 19 mi | 6.3 |
| SpringlakeTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| EarthCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| FrionaCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| OltonCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| HappyTown | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dimmitt, TX in?
- Dimmitt is in Castro County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dimmitt, TX?
- About 4,107 people live in Dimmitt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dimmitt?
- Nearby places include Nazareth (12 mi), Hart (16 mi), Summerfield (17 mi), Hereford (19 mi), Springlake (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023