Dimmit County, Texas
Dimmit County: county in Texas, United States
About
Dimmit County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,996 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,925 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carrizo Springs. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Dimmit County at a glance
Dimmit County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Carrizo SpringsPopulation 5,221
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Quick Facts about Dimmit County
| Population | 9,925 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Dimmitt |
| Area | 3456 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.4225,-99.7567 |
| Named for | Philip Dimmitt |
| Altitude | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Capital | Carrizo Springs |
| Establishment | January 01, 1858 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:13:33 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Dimmit County is located at 28°25'21"N 99°45'24"W (28.4225400, -99.7567300). It has 5 neighbors: Frio County, La Salle County, Webb County, Zavala County and Maverick County.
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The largest city of Dimmit County is Carrizo Springs with a population of 5,221. Other cities include, Asherton population 1,011 and Big Wells population 690. See all Dimmit County cities & populated places.
Dimmit County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dimmit County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carrizo Springs | 5,221 | City in Texas, USA |
| Asherton | 1,011 | City in Dimmit County, Texas, United States |
| Big Wells | 690 | City in Dimmit County, Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precip...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dimmit County
Official Website- Carrizo Springs
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dimmit County decreased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,996 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,109 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,471 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,894 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,987 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,910 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,679 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,282 | -3.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,195 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,124 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,925 | -2.01% | estimation process |
People born in Dimmit County (1)
American cattlewoman, suffragist and founder of the Pan American Round Tables Florence Terry Griswold was born in Dimmit County
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