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Reeves County, Texas
Reeves County, Texas. Reeves County had 12,138 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 17.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 48389.
Reeves County is the county of the Town of Pecos, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,138
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,748 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,664
Median household income
$64,297
±$10,908 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$118,000
±$7,588 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$981
±$82 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Reeves County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,748 residents in Reeves County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,138 for July 1, 2025, down 17.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,664 over 2,635 square miles of land.
| Measure | Reeves County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,664 | 30,188,424 | −2,828 |
| Households | 4,224±203 | 10,992,816 | +706 |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.13 | 2.69 | −1.12 |
| Housing units | 5,167±68 | 12,128,515 | +526 |
Reeves County's population since 2000
From 13,137 in 2000 to 12,138 in 2025: down 7.6%. 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 Reeves County?
Reeves County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Town of Pecos with 10,386 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Town of Pecos | – | $60,943 |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsay, Reeves CountyGEOID 4842874 | 452 | $86,955 |
| BalmorheaGEOID 4805468 | 408 | not published |
| ToyahGEOID 4873496 | 61 | $43,438 |
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 Reeves County?
The median resident of Reeves County is 34.4 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 85.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.6%. 19.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Reeves County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4±0.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 85.3% | 39.7% | +10.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.6%±1.5 pts | 39.1% | −10.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| 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%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.3%±3.7 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 62.1%±5.5 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±2.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.5%±4.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.2%±4.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 33.8% | −4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 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 Reeves County earn?
Half of Reeves County's 4,224 households earn less than $64,297 a year (±$10,908), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,610 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Reeves County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,297±$10,908 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,974±$8,221 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,499±$3,448 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8%±4.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.0%±12.2 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.4%±5.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.2%±5.1 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 Reeves County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Reeves County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 by its owner (±$7,588). The median renter pays $981 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Reeves County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,000±$7,588 | $283,800 | +$38,251 |
| Median gross rent | $981±$82 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8%±16.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,669±$170 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±6.1 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,167±68 | 12,128,515 | +526 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±5.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0%±5.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2%±3.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9%±2.0 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 Reeves County building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units across Reeves County in 2025 (26 single-family), 3.4 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 Reeves County get to work?
80.0% of Reeves County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes.
| Measure | Reeves County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±4.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±5.3 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2%±5.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0%±2.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min±2.9 | 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 Reeves County's census tracts?
Reeves County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,415 (Tract 9502) to $80,521 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950248389950200 | 2,775±621 | $43,415 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950348389950300 | 2,093±433 | $47,750 |
| Tract 950448389950400 | 4,776±703 | $80,521 |
| Tract 950648389950600 | 3,020±448 | $73,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Reeves County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 150th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 252nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 195th of 254 |
| Median household income | 132nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 186th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 112th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 250th of 252 |
| Median age | 211th 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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