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Dimmitt, TX


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Dimmitt, Texas

Dimmitt, Texas, in Castro county, is 53 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 249 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are an estimated 4,375 people in the city.

The People and Families of Dimmitt

In Dimmitt, about 61% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Dimmitt, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dimmitt. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dimmitt had a median family income of $33,885.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Dimmitt. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Dimmitt Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Dimmitt is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Dimmitt, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Dimmitt than other cities.

High Points

Dimmitt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDimmitt Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Dimmitt Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dimmitt Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dimmitt, TX

Comparing Dimmitt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime35

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