Ector County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 164,654 | — | #417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,536 | -4.8% | #1,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.4 years | -19.3% | #3,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,200 | -29.0% | #1,402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,259 | +8.3% | #467 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.6% | #2,203 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ector County has a population of 164,654, making it the #417 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.4 years, which is 19.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ector County is $71,536, ranking #1,083 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Ector County is $200,200 (-29.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,259/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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77.9% of residents in Ector County have health insurance coverage, which is 15.1% below the national rate.
About Ector County, Texas
Ector County, Texas has a total population of 164,654, making it the 417th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ector County is 31.4 years, which is 19.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ector County is $71,536, which ranks #1,083 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Ector County is $200,200, 29.0% below the national median. Renters in Ector County pay a median gross rent of $1,259 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ector County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Ector County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (28.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%).
All data for Ector County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.