City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Presidio, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Presidio - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,226
Residents
$16,762
Median income
$59,300
Median home
$1,015
Median rent (state)

Presidio - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Presidio places in the 0th percentile for household income and the 98th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Presidio, TX

3,226 people live in Presidio, Texas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Presidio brings in $16,762 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 54.3%. Presidio's housing stock carries a median value of $59,300, and the median resident age is 22.5 years. About 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 40.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 11 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 175% from five years earlier. Presidio reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 98.2 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 71.5°F with 8.9 inches of precipitation per year.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,015 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Texas run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 10.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

3,226 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$16,762 /yr

Poverty 54.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Presidio compare to other US cities?

Where Presidio sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 0% higher than other cities
Home value 1% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities
Safety 98% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Presidio ranks #19 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Presidio's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

0thIncome percentile
98thSafety percentile

0th percentile nationally for median household income · 98th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Presidio's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Presidio's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 62 Avg. percentile National median
Presidio's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Presidio's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$59,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 99% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Presidio $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Presidio, TX Presidio, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Presidio, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Presidio, TX median $16,762/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Presidio, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Presidio, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 54.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 40.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,226
Median Income
$16,762
Median Home Value
$59,300
Median Age
22.5
Poverty Rate
54.3%
Labor force participation
40.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
98.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
32.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
65.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
71.5°F
Annual Precipitation
8.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,800 residents3,000 residents3,200 residents3,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,248 residents 2,909 residents ▼ -10.4%
Presidio's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
11
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 9
2021 8
2022 8
2023 11
2024 11

Permit volume increased 175% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.9%
Carpool
25.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 766 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Presidio sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,015/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
10.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Magnolia
3,230 people
Beach City
3,214 people
Weimar
3,240 people
Paloma Creek
3,250 people
Val Verde Park
3,197 people
Scissors
3,196 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Presidio's 3,226 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Green Acres, CA
3,226 people
Hardwick, GA
3,226 people
Crestview Hills, KY
3,226 people
Lake of the Woods, AZ
3,227 people
Smithville-Sanders, IN
3,228 people
Hicksville, OH
3,228 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Presidio's $16,762 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Aguas Buenas zona urbana, PR
$16,831 median income
Rosedale, MS
$16,691 median income
Playita Cortada comunidad, PR
$16,841 median income
Hato Candal comunidad, PR
$16,849 median income
Betances comunidad, PR
$16,667 median income
Parcelas Peñuelas comunidad, PR
$16,657 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Presidio, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Presidio, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 19.1% 74.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 97.6% White 19.1% Black or African American 2.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.8% Two or more races 74.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Presidio compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Presidio (this city) 3,226 $16,762
Magnolia 3,230 $70,516
Beach City 3,214 $146,227
Weimar 3,240 $64,103
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Presidio, TX?

What is the population of Presidio, TX? +

Presidio, TX has a population of 3,226 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Presidio, TX? +

Median annual household income in Presidio runs $16,762, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Presidio? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Presidio; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Presidio, TX safe? +

Presidio has a total crime rate of 98.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Presidio, TX? +

The median home value in Presidio is $59,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Presidio? +

Presidio has an average annual temperature of 71.5°F, 8.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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