Eagle Pass, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Eagle Pass is a mid-sized community located in Texas, within Maverick County. The total population is 28,339. It ranks as the 122nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eagle Pass is 30.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.5% of the population under 18, Eagle Pass has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eagle Pass is $57,207. This is 27% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $188,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eagle Pass has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (94.2% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eagle Pass, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.