Pecos County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48371 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,896 | — | #2,167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,750 | -3.2% | #992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.9 years | -5.1% | #2,767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,700 | -41.2% | #1,899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $918 | -21.1% | #1,342 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | +71.2% | #2,806 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pecos County has a population of 14,896, making it the #2,167 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pecos County is $72,750, ranking #992 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.6% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Pecos County is $165,700 (-41.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $918/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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83.5% of residents in Pecos County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.0% below the national rate.
About Pecos County, Texas
Pecos County, Texas has a total population of 14,896, making it the 2,167th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pecos County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pecos County is $72,750, which ranks #992 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Pecos County is $165,700, 41.2% below the national median. Renters in Pecos County pay a median gross rent of $918 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pecos County, 14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Pecos County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (22.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%).
All data for Pecos 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.