Mineral Wells, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,130
Population
742/sq mi density
$54,210
Median Income
$25,047 per capita
$146,100
Home Value
$206,958 Zillow
$1,004
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306
Violent Crime/100K
2,725 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$54,210 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $1,004/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,130
Census 2023
Population Density
742
per square mile
Land Area
21.2
square miles (54.8 km²)
Median Age
36.7 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
26.8%
Asian
2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 19.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82%
Spanish
19.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.8%
Veterans
8.6%
43% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.1%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
77.3%
15% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
22.7%
164% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.452
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,130 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 742 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 21.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
Language
| English Only | 82.0% |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.8% |
| Veterans | 8.6% |
| Disability | 17.1% |
| Health Insurance | 77.3% |
| Uninsured | 22.7% |
| Broadband Access | 86.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.452 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |