Jim Wells County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jim Wells County, Texas
Jim Wells County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
38,850
Median Age
35.7
Male Median
34.5
Female Median
37.9
Jim Wells County, Texas Population Growth

Jim Wells County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.4%%.
-4.4%% Growth
Jim Wells County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jim Wells County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.7 | 38,850 |
| 2023 | 35.5 | 38,863 |
| 2022 | 35.6 | 39,060 |
| 2021 | 35.8 | 39,203 |
| 2020 | 35.0 | 40,796 |
| 2019 | 34.6 | 40,972 |
| 2018 | 34.8 | 41,192 |
| 2017 | 34.5 | 41,318 |
| 2016 | 34.2 | 41,486 |
| 2015 | 34.6 | 41,461 |
| 2014 | 34.2 | 41,348 |
| 2013 | 34.2 | 41,217 |
| 2012 | 34.5 | 41,014 |
| 2011 | 34.1 | 40,821 |
| 2010 | 33.9 | 40,631 |
Jim Wells County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 20.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65+ | 16.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Jim Wells County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 48.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jim Wells County, Texas
The median age in Jim Wells County, Texas is 35.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jim Wells County, Texas is 38,850.
In Jim Wells County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 20.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jim Wells County, Texas is aging.