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Jim Wells County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jim Wells County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 38,804
- −0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,279
- Median household income
- $51,896
- +25.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $123,600
- Jobs located here
- 14,134
- Highest market score
- 66
- Landscaping and lawn care, #324 of 1,493 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 38,804 people live in Jim Wells County, in 13,279 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jim Wells County declined 0.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Jim Wells County is $51,896 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Jim Wells County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jim Wells County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (66); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (64); and real estate agents and brokers (63). Jim Wells County ranks #324 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Jim Wells County is part of the Alice area. For its number of households, Jim Wells County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jim Wells County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jim Wells County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 66 | #324 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 115 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #373 of 1,771 | 9 | 6.8 | $1.9M | 112 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #420 of 2,176 | 15 | 11.3 | Index only | 217 | 3 |
| Real estate | 61 | #532 of 2,229 | 18 | 13.6 | Index only | 228 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #910 of 2,200 | 13 | 9.8 | $757K | 86 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #733 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 106 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,089 of 2,063 | 10 | 7.5 | $4.2M | 114 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,360 of 2,057 | 15 | 11.3 | $2.2M | 89 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #956 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.5 | $352K | 52 | 3 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,459 of 2,090 | 8 | 6.0 | $5.3M | 104 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | 36 | #1,063 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.8 | $2M | 72 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #1,481 of 2,070 | 11 | 8.3 | $6.5M | 70 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,836 of 2,394 | 72 | 54.2 | $177K | 116 | 31 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,678 of 2,272 | 26 | 19.6 | $1.2M | 93 | 17 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 33 | #1,042 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 70 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,260 of 1,611 | 5 | 3.8 | $949K | 95 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,538 of 1,889 | 14 | 10.5 | $3M | 73 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,774 of 2,088 | 22 | 16.6 | $336K | 51 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 30 | #1,490 of 1,707 | 10 | 7.5 | $3.3M | 68 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,659 of 1,886 | 14 | 10.5 | $909K | 92 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 27 | #1,153 of 1,356 | 6 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 26 | #1,586 of 1,792 | 19 | 14.3 | $389K | 30 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 25 | #1,138 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,112 of 2,358 | 26 | 19.6 | $1.4M | 57 | 21 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #2,168 of 2,378 | 46 | 34.6 | $233K | 52 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 24 | #1,874 of 2,087 | 34 | 25.6 | $636K | 50 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 24 | #2,007 of 2,210 | 53 | 39.9 | $408K | 46 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 23 | #1,512 of 1,656 | 12 | 9.0 | $1.1M | 60 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #2,006 of 2,261 | 37 | 27.9 | $1.9M | 25 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #2,185 of 2,402 | 55 | 41.4 | $1.3M | 39 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 20 | #1,687 of 1,769 | 13 | 9.8 | $778K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 18 | #2,328 of 2,405 | 168 | 126.5 | $252K | 68 | 65 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 18 | #2,344 of 2,405 | 93 | 70.0 | $455K | 69 | 29 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 15 | #2,144 of 2,222 | 35 | 26.4 | $1.2M | 40 | 30 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,351 of 2,401 | 79 | 59.5 | $136K | 51 | 23 |
| Car washes and detailing | 14 | #1,406 of 1,451 | 10 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 43 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 14 | #2,349 of 2,385 | 71 | 53.5 | $143K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 13 | #1,284 of 1,328 | 10 | 7.5 | $1M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 13 | #2,295 of 2,339 | 42 | 31.6 | $241K | 56 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 10 | #1,500 of 1,530 | 15 | 11.3 | $715K | 29 | 5 |
| Laundromats | 8 | #772 of 785 | 9 | 6.8 | $2.4M | 19 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $4.2M | 41 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $2.5M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $10.8M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $16.3M | Too few | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Jim Wells County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.7M | $807 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $35.6M | $2,679 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $42.3M | $3,185 | 78 |
| Groceries | $72M | $5,421 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.1M | $762 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.7M | $357 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.4M | $556 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $12.7M | $959 | 74 |
| Pets | $9.8M | $741 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $21.6M | $1,629 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30.3M | $2,283 | 117 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $32.5M | $2,449 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.9M | $1,272 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $177.5M | $13,369 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jim Wells County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,804−0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,279
- Median age
- 36.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 865 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 45
- Median household income
- $51,896+25.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,948
- Median home value
- $123,600
- Jobs located here
- 14,134
- Daytime population
- 36,305Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jim Wells County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Jim Wells County at 38,804 people in 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,279 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Jim Wells County, TX spend?
Households in Jim Wells County spend about $177.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $72M on groceries and $42.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jim Wells County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jim Wells County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Jim Wells County, landscaping and lawn care companies (66); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (64); and real estate agents and brokers (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #324 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Jim Wells County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Jim Wells County is $51,896, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $123,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Jim Wells County, each ranked against other counties.
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