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Pecos County, Texas
Pecos County, Texas. Pecos County had 14,560 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 48371.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,560
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,193 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,896
Median household income
$72,750
±$12,336 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$165,700
±$14,854 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$918
±$147 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Pecos County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,193 residents in Pecos County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,560 for July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,896 over 4,764 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pecos County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,896 | 30,188,424 | −919 |
| Households | 5,238±168 | 10,992,816 | +582 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.08 | 2.69 | −0.45 |
| Housing units | 5,897±25 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Pecos County's population since 2000
From 16,809 in 2000 to 14,560 in 2025: down 13.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pecos County?
Pecos County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Fort Stockton with 8,027 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fort Stockton | 8,466 | $84,784 |
|---|---|---|
| Iraan | 1,055 | $43,490 |
| ImperialGEOID 4835828 | 294 | $71,333 |
| SheffieldGEOID 4867340 | 174 | not published |
| CoyanosaGEOID 4817408 | 155 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pecos County?
The median resident of Pecos County is 36.9 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 71.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.1%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pecos County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9±1.5 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±0.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 71.3% | 39.7% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.1%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.0 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9%±2.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.8%±3.5 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4%±2.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5%±4.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2%±2.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±2.6 pts | 33.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Pecos County earn?
Half of Pecos County's 5,238 households earn less than $72,750 a year (±$12,336), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,485 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pecos County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,750±$12,336 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,352±$10,333 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,205±$3,711 | $40,752 | +$7,213 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.6%±7.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.5%±14.2 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±4.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±4.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Pecos County?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Pecos County's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,700 by its owner (±$14,854). The median renter pays $918 a month including utilities, and 24.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pecos County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,700±$14,854 | $283,800 | +$58,260 |
| Median gross rent | $918±$147 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.1%±11.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,591±$158 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0%±4.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,897±25 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8%±5.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.9%±4.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Pecos County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Pecos County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pecos County get to work?
83.0% of Pecos County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Pecos County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9%±3.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±5.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±2.4 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±3.2 | 26.7 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 are Pecos County's census tracts?
Pecos County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,250 (Tract 9503) to $94,008 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950148371950100 | 1,761±491 | $51,406 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950348371950300 | 2,942±405 | $33,250 |
| Tract 950448371950400 | 4,487±427 | $94,008 |
| Tract 950548371950500 | 5,116±494 | $76,882 |
| Tract 980048371980000 | 590±28 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pecos County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 140th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 213th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 219th of 254 |
| Median household income | 61st of 253 |
| Median home value | 130th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 145th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 214th of 252 |
| Median age | 171st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pecos County 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' school search.