Demographics & People — Mineral Wells, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,130 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 5,569 |
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| Family Households | 3,675 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,196 |
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| Black or African American | 742 |
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| Asian | 297 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,053 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,706 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,641 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,196 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,630 |
| Irish | 1,566 |
| German | 1,375 |
| English | 1,232 |
| American | 1,123 |
| French (except Basque) | 309 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
Language
| English Only | 11,567 |
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| Spanish | 2,324 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,111 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 844 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,296 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mineral Wells, Texas.
