Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mineral Wells, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,244

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.8%9,567

Hispanic/Latino

28.5%4,341

Black

4.4%667

Two or More

3%458

Asian

0.9%131

Other

0.4%67

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%912

High School Diploma

29.5%2,989

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%970

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%1,158

Associate's Degree

9.5%958

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%890

Master's Degree

2%203

Professional Degree

0.7%67

Doctorate

0.1%10

HS or Higher

80.6%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,300

Median Renti

$1,077

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%3,394

Renter-Occupied

41%2,363

Total Units

6,448

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

190

$750–$1,000

763

$1,000–$1,250

473

$1,250–$1,500

293

$1,500–$2,000

434

$2,000+

101

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%175

2010–2019

5.8%372

2000–2009

4.9%314

1990–1999

3.9%249

1980–1989

10.3%666

1970–1979

14.4%928

1960–1969

22.1%1,424

1950–1959

15.9%1,028

1940–1949

7.5%485

1939 or earlier

12.5%807

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52%2,993

Electricity

43.7%2,517

No Fuel

2.4%137

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%107

Wood

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,929

Mean Household Incomei

$69,003

Per Capita Incomei

$26,124

Poverty Ratei

22.1%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

6,867

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0907.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,000

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

6,421

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

941(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.2%Insured

23.8%Uninsured