Big Wells, Texas facts for kids
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Big Wells, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 863/sq mi (335.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78830
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-08260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409847 |
Big Wells is a small city located in Dimmit County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 483 people. This number was lower than the 697 people who lived there in 2010.
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Geography of Big Wells
Big Wells is found in the northeastern part of Dimmit County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 28°34′15″N 99°34′13″W. Texas State Highway 85 goes right through the city. This highway can take you 26 miles east to Dilley and Interstate 35. If you go 18 miles west, you will reach Carrizo Springs. Carrizo Springs is the main city and county seat of Dimmit County.
How Big Wells is Sized
The United States Census Bureau reports that Big Wells covers a total area of about 1.4 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Big Wells
The number of people living in Big Wells has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 866 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,077 | 24.4% | |
| 1960 | 801 | −25.6% | |
| 1970 | 711 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 939 | 32.1% | |
| 1990 | 756 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 704 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 697 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 483 | −30.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Big Wells in 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that 483 people lived in Big Wells. There were 256 households and 154 families in the city.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Big Wells in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 27 | 5.59% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 451 | 93.37% |
| Total | 483 |
Most of the people in Big Wells in 2020 were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Big Wells
Students in Big Wells attend schools that are part of the Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District. This district serves the community from pre-kindergarten all the way through high school.
Here are the schools that serve Big Wells:
- Big Wells Elementary School (for Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade)
- Carrizo Springs Elementary (for 3rd through 6th grade)
- Carrizo Springs Junior High School (for 7th and 8th grade)
- Carrizo Springs High School (for 9th through 12th grade)
See also
In Spanish: Big Wells para niños
