Dimmitt is a city located in Castro County, Texas. The population of Dimmitt is 4,183 with a population density of 1,271 people per square mile. This is significantly lower than the U.S. population density of 93 people per square mile. Dimmitt offers many year-round outdoor activities including golfing at the Dimmitt Country Club and going for hikes in the nearby Palo Duro Canyon State Park which contains many trails and opportunities for camping and bird watching. The city also has a number of businesses such as the Chief Drive-In Theatre, Alamo Dairy Queen, and Moe's Burger Joint that offer locals a chance to experience some traditional small-town living. Additionally, there are several organizations in town such as the Boys & Girls Club of Dimmitt who provide programs and resources to local youth as well as other community groups like the Castro County Historical Society who promote local history and culture. Lastly, residents can look forward to an exciting annual sporting event: The Annual Little League Baseball Tournament held each October at Jowers Field.
The population in Dimmitt is 4,183. There are 1,328 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dimmitt is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dimmitt is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dimmitt
- 49.8% are married
- 9.8% are divorced
- 36.9% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Dimmitt
- 24.9% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 72.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander