Census ACS · #840 μSA
Mineral Wells Metro Area
The Mineral Wells, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 28,920 residents. The median household income is $64,972 and the median home value is $167,300.
28,920
Population
30
People / sq mi
$64,972
Median Income
$167,300
Median Home Value
The Mineral Wells CBSA covers 953 sq mi of land at 30.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$64,972
Median Household Income
$32,196
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$167,300
Median Home Value
$1,024
Median Rent
69.2%
Homeownership
Education
86.1%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.8%
Work From Home
29.2 min
Avg Commute
20.2%
Foreign Born
Mineral Wells spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mineral Wells, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 28,920 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #840 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mineral Wells metro area is $64,972, with a per capita income of $32,196.
The Mineral Wells, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Mineral Wells, Tx CBSA (33420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Mineral Wells is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 30 people per square mile. With 28,920 residents, Mineral Wells is a metro area in TX.
The typical household here earns about $64,972, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.3%, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $167,300, with typical rent around $1,024.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.