City · Texas
Pearsall, Texas
Pearsall, city, in Frio County, Texas. Pearsall had 9,170 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 8,775; the 2020 Census counted 7,325 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,045 (±17). GEOID 4856384.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,170
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,325 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,045 ±17
Median household income
$49,198
±$13,793 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$106,700
±$17,225 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$948
±$100 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Pearsall and what county is it in?
Pearsall is a city in Frio County, Texas. It covers 6.5 square miles of land, 1,119 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pearsall, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,170 people lived in Pearsall on July 1, 2025, up 4.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Pearsall, 8,775, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 7,325: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,045 (±17).
| Measure | Pearsall | Frio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,045 ±17 | 18,582 | −1,391 |
| Households | 2,721 ±276 | 5,437 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.29 | 3.00 | −0.50 |
| Housing units | 3,065 ±287 | 6,393 | no clear change |
Pearsall's population since 2000
From 7,157 in 2000 to 9,170 in 2025: up 28.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pearsall as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pearsall?
The median resident of Pearsall is 31.4 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 5.5%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pearsall | Frio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 ±2.6 | 32.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±2.9 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.8% ±2.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Male | 60.4% ±3.3 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 89.1% ±3.5 pts | 77.8% | +6.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±2.3 pts | 14.6% | −9.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 5.1% | +2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9% ±5.6 pts | 10.9% | −12.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.6% ±7.4 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.9% ±4.7 pts | 21.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.2% ±5.3 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 62.7% ±7.5 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.6% ±3.6 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±5.0 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pearsall earn?
Half of Pearsall's 2,721 households earn less than $49,198 a year (±$13,793), against $66,010 in Frio County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,446 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pearsall | Frio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,198 ±$13,793 | $66,010 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,402 ±$8,078 | $70,300 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,023 ±$2,761 | $22,707 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.0% ±7.3 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.4% ±12.4 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.6% ±9.1 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.0% ±7.4 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5% ±7.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pearsall?
Owners occupy 54.6% of Pearsall's occupied homes and renters 45.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,700 by its owner (±$17,225). The median renter pays $948 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pearsall | Frio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,700 ±$17,225 | $107,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $948 ±$100 | $1,016 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±16.8 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,670 ±$1,299 | $1,531 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.6% ±10.2 pts | 58.9% | −16.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.4% ±10.2 pts | 41.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,065 ±287 | 6,393 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±5.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9% ±8.6 pts | 57.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.6% ±6.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±3.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±4.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.5% ±6.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pearsall building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Pearsall in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pearsall work and get to work?
82.0% of Pearsall's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Pearsall | Frio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±7.0 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0% ±9.1 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5% ±8.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±2.8 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pearsall?
No census tract lies mostly in Pearsall; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.02Frio County | 3,717 | $42,083 |
| Tract 9501.02Frio County | 3,750 | $55,160 |
| Tract 9501.01Frio County | 3,784 | $97,546 |
| Tract 9502.01Frio County | 2,092 | $98,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pearsall) · Census block assignment files
How does Pearsall compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pearsall is the 3,416th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 268th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Pearsall ranks 767th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 268th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 376th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 467th | 979 |
| Median household income | 767th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 877th | 978 |
| Median home value | 787th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 594th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 85th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 858th | 877 |
| Median age | 823rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 862nd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 842nd | 976 |
Pearsall's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Pearsall with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pearsall?
17 of the 57 figures for Pearsall on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pearsall are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pearsall.