Mineral Wells, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Mineral Wells, Texas is 15,130 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 207th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $54,210, the median home value is $146,100, and the median age is 36.7.

The population has declined 6.4% since 2010 (16,767 → 15,688).

15,130

Population

742

People / sq mi

$54,210

Median Income

$146,100

Median Home Value

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Mineral Wells covers 20.4 sq mi of land at 742 people per square mile.

About Mineral Wells, TX

Educational attainment is the headline number in Mineral Wells: 13.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Mineral Wells is a city in Texas with a population of 15,130.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,210, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.3%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $146,100, with typical rent around $1,004.

Mineral Wells is among the least college-educated US cities, at 13.3% — below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

Mineral Wells city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Mineral Wells city had a population of 16,767 in 2010 and 15,688 in 2024, a -6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,822 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.44%.

Mineral Wells city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

15,688

Population (2024)

16,767

Population (2010)

16,822

Peak (2011)

-0.44%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,767	-	-	estimate
2011	16,822	+55	+0.33%	estimate
2012	16,656	-166	-0.99%	estimate
2013	15,196	-1,460	-8.77%	estimate
2014	14,771	-425	-2.80%	estimate
2015	14,707	-64	-0.43%	estimate
2016	14,766	+59	+0.40%	estimate
2017	14,945	+179	+1.21%	estimate
2018	15,080	+135	+0.90%	estimate
2019	15,213	+133	+0.88%	estimate
2020	14,829	-384	-2.52%	estimate
2021	14,946	+117	+0.79%	estimate
2022	15,198	+252	+1.69%	estimate
2023	15,463	+265	+1.74%	estimate
2024	15,688	+225	+1.46%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	74.0%
Black or African American	4.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$54,210

Median Household Income

$25,047

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$146,100

Median Home Value

$1,004

Median Rent

54.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.6%

High School+

13.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

80.4%

Public Transit

3.7%

Work From Home

27.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.9%

Foreign Born

82.0%

Non-English at Home

8.6%

Veterans

17.1%

With Disability

77.3%

Health Insurance

93.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	18.6%
Manufacturing	13.0%
Construction	12.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	6.8%
Agriculture & Mining	6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.1%
Public Administration	5.9%
Information	4.5%
Retail Trade	2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mineral Wells, Texas has a population of 15,130 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 207th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Mineral Wells, Texas is $54,210, with 15.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mineral Wells, Texas is $146,100, with median monthly rent at $1,004 and a homeownership rate of 54.6%.

The median age in Mineral Wells, Texas is 36.7 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The population has declined 6.4% since 2010 (16,767 → 15,688).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.