Ector city, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ector city is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 826. It ranks as the 1091st most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ector city is 36.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ector city is $61,731. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $148,100. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Ector city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ector city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

10.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ector city, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.