Population overview
Dimmit County is home to roughly 8,024 people, making up about 0.03% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #19 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 1,331 square miles of land and 8,024 residents yields a density of about 6.0 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Dimmit County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Dimmit County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Dimmit |
|---|---|---|
| Dimmit County | 8,024 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +1865% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +136% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +62774% |
Neighboring county populations
Dimmit County shares borders with 5 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb County | Laredo | 281,224 | 83.8 |
| Maverick County | Eagle Pass | 58,823 | 46.0 |
| Frio County | Pearsall | 18,823 | 16.6 |
| Zavala County | Crystal City | 9,037 | 7.0 |
| La Salle County | Cotulla | 6,517 | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dimmit County, Texas?+
Dimmit County has an estimated population of 8,024 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Dimmit County?+
Dimmit County has a population density of approximately 6.0 people per square mile across its 1,331 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Dimmit County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Dimmit County ranks #176 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.03% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Dimmit County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Dimmit, Webb County is the most populous with about 281,224 residents.
How is Dimmit County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.