1st Advantage MortgageIn Dimmit County, Texas, the typical household earns $38,808 a year and the typical rent is $823. Your income, debts and credit decide what you qualify for. Get offers in writing, compare the total repaid, and never pay a fee up front.
On this page
- Getting oriented in Dimmit County
- Paychecks and income spread in Dimmit County
- Work, industries and travel time in Dimmit County
- Dimmit County housing compared with Texas
- Neighboring counties at a glance
- Dimmit County towns compared
- What a median Dimmit County budget can carry
- Reading the Dimmit County data as a borrower
- Dimmit County households compared
- Before you sign
- Checking a lender's license in Texas
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Getting oriented in Dimmit County
With an estimated 8,380 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Dimmit County ranks 176th of 254 in Texas for population. It covers 1,329 square miles of land, or about 6 people per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Dimmit County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. The Census Bureau counts 6 places in the county (3 incorporated, 3 census-designated); the largest is Carrizo Springs, with about 4,723 residents, or 56% of the county. With so few households sampled, Dimmit County estimates can move a lot between releases.
Paychecks and income spread in Dimmit County
Half of Dimmit County households take in less than $38,808 a year and half take in more, 51% below the Texas median of $78,476. That places it 251st among Texas's 254 county-level areas.
| Households earning | Dimmit County | +/- vs Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 45.5% | +24.1 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 29.0% | -10.4 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 20.1% | -6.7 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | -7.0 pts |
About 45% of households earn under $35,000, while 26% clear $100,000. The poverty rate is 41.1%, 27 points higher than the state's 13.8%. Income from any regular source can count, including Social Security, pensions and disability benefits, as long as you can document it.
Work, industries and travel time in Dimmit County
Agriculture, forestry and mining employs 27% of working residents, the largest share; transportation, warehousing and utilities is next with 13%. The sharpest difference from the state is in agriculture, forestry and mining, at 27% locally and 2% for Texas. ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 8.4% in Dimmit County. About 74% drive to work alone and 15% have trips of 45 minutes or more. 16.5% of households have no vehicle.
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | Dimmit County | Gap to Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 27.3% | +25.1 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 13.3% | +6.6 pts |
| Education and health care | 12.9% | -8.7 pts |
| Retail trade | 11.1% | +0.1 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 11.0% | +2.6 pts |
| Construction | 7.7% | -0.8 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Dimmit County should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
Dimmit County housing compared with Texas
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $823 in Dimmit County versus $1,403 statewide. 44% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 23% spend half or more. Home values center on $85,500, or 2.2 years of median income. Owners occupy 67% of homes. The median year built is 1985.
| Dimmit County | Texas | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $823/mo | $1,403/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $85,500 | $283,800 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 67% | 63% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44% | 52% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 46% | 29% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 25% | 9% | n/a |
Neighboring counties at a glance
Six nearby counties, 30 to 64 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. 5 of the six report a higher median household income than Dimmit County; Frio County is highest at $66,010 and Zavala County lowest at $36,749.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmit County | - | $38,808 | $823/mo | 67% |
| Zavala County, TX | 30 mi | $36,749 | $548/mo | 69% |
| Maverick County, TX | 40 mi | $49,568 | $859/mo | 71% |
| La Salle County, TX | 41 mi | $57,716 | $819/mo | 76% |
| Frio County, TX | 50 mi | $66,010 | $1,016/mo | 59% |
| Webb County, TX | 53 mi | $63,058 | $1,027/mo | 65% |
| Uvalde County, TX | 64 mi | $53,801 | $981/mo | 71% |
Dimmit County towns compared
The table lists the 6 largest of 6 Census places in Dimmit County, by population. Together all 6 hold about 7,163 people, so roughly 15% of residents live outside any named place. Incomes vary by place: $50,417 at the median in Big Wells, $24,208 in Asherton. This guide covers each of the 6 places and the rural areas around them.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizo Springs | city | 4,723 | $38,659 | n/a | 9 mi |
| Carrizo Hill | CDP | 1,198 | n/a | n/a | 7 mi |
| Big Wells | city | 544 | $50,417 | $613 | 16 mi |
| Asherton | city | 543 | $24,208 | n/a | 2 mi |
| Catarina | CDP | 155 | n/a | n/a | 10 mi |
| Brundage | CDP | 0 | n/a | n/a | 12 mi |
CDP: census-designated place, an unincorporated community mapped for statistics.
What a median Dimmit County budget can carry
Dimmit County at the medians, through a lender's eyes (what DTI means):
- $38,808 a year is $3,234 of gross monthly income
- Median rent: $823, or 25 cents of every gross dollar
- At 36%, room after rent is $341 a month
Two-income households and single earners in Dimmit County land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
Reading the Dimmit County data as a borrower
The county's numbers point to a few situations that come up often for Dimmit County borrowers.
- Health costs. With 14% of the county uninsured, an interest-free hospital payment plan usually beats a loan (medical bills).
- Manufactured homes. 24% of Dimmit County housing units are mobile homes, and their repairs are often paid with unsecured loans. Get the quote in writing.
- Lower-cost alternatives. In a county with 41% in poverty, nonprofit credit counseling may beat a loan (options).
Dimmit County households compared
Degree holders: 10% of adults over 25. 14.5% of residents have no health coverage.
| Residents | Dimmit County | Texas | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 35.6 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.8% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 26.7% | 14.0% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 14.5% | 17.1% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 16.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 41.1% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 8.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Travel time to work | Workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 48.1% |
| 15 to 29 min | 17.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 19.7% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1.8% |
| 60+ min | 12.9% |
Before you sign
A short checklist for Dimmit County borrowers:
- Price the Dimmit County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Shop at least three lenders, including one Dimmit County-area credit union.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Texas.
- Never pay a fee up front to get a loan.
Checking a lender's license in Texas
Before sharing details with a lender, a Dimmit County resident can confirm its license with the Texas Department of Banking. Texas also has the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner for consumer credit. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. Statewide data and rules: Texas guide.
Nearby and statewide guides
The Texas guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Dimmit County?
$38,808 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $78,476 for Texas. It ranks 251st of 254 in the state.
How does Dimmit County rent compare with Texas?
$823 locally versus $1,403 for the state, 41% below.
I live in a small Dimmit County town. Is this my guide?
Yes. If your town has no city guide, this county page is the local one; it covers Carrizo Springs, Carrizo Hill, Big Wells, Asherton, Catarina and 1 more.
Does living in Dimmit County change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a Dimmit County resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Dimmit County?
Start with the Texas Department of Banking, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.