Dimmitt City, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4375 people, 1464 households, and 1125 families residing in the city. The population density was 2116.4 people per square mile (817.15/kmē), it is the 160th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 1692 housing units at an average density of 817.4 per square mile (315.6/kmē). The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.46. Age range in the city was well distributed with 33.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.2 years, the median age of male residents at 30.2 and the median age of female residents at 34.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 75.02% White, 2.99% Black or African American, 1.69% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.19% from two or more races and 18.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27454, making it the 982nd wealthiest city by median household income among the Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $33885, it is Texas's 943rd wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14228, making it the 869th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Texas. The median income of city was $16607, Males had a median income of $20110 versus $12297 for females.
In 2000, 1249 pupils and students, of which 49.64% are male and 50.36% are female, 28.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.37% nursery or pri school, 6.33% kindergarten, 52.44% elementary school, 28.58% high school and 5.28% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4375 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4379 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4341 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4237 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4146 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4071 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3969 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3903 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3811 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3734 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3701 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 44 | 48 | 92 |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| Elementary school | 314 | 341 | 655 |
| High school | 193 | 164 | 357 |
| College or graduate school | 27 | 39 | 66 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmitt city, Texas | $27454 | $33885 | $14228 |
| Castro County, Texas | $30619 | $35422 | $14457 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |