Jim Wells County, Texas
Jim Wells County: county in Texas, United States
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Jim Wells County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,838 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,452 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alice. The county was created 115 years ago in 1911.
County Snapshot
Jim Wells County at a glance
Jim Wells 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
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AlicePopulation 18,591
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Quick Facts about Jim Wells County
| Population | 40,452 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2248 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.7313,-98.0899 |
| Named for | James Babbage Wells, Jr. |
| Altitude | 220 feet / 67 meters |
| Capital | Alice |
| Establishment | March 11, 1911 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:34:57 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jim Wells County is located at 27°43'53"N 98°5'24"W (27.7313000, -98.0899400). It has 6 neighbors: Brooks County, Duval County, Kleberg County, Live Oak County, Nueces County and San Patricio County.
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The largest city of Jim Wells County is Alice with a population of 18,591. Other cities include, Premont population 2,525 and Orange Grove population 1,296. See all Jim Wells County cities & populated places.
Jim Wells County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jim Wells County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alice | 18,591 | City in Texas |
| Premont | 2,525 | City in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States |
| Orange Grove | 1,296 | City in Texas |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 94. Southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jim Wells County
Official Website- Alice
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jim Wells County decreased by 0.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,838 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,224 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,651 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,681 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,504 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,523 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,181 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,920 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,756 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,482 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,452 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Jim Wells County (2)
People born in Jim Wells County, including politician Orlando Luis Garcia, botanical collector Bella S. Freeborn, .
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