Ector County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ector County is located in Texas with a total population of 163,206. It is the 30th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ector County is 31.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Ector County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ector County is $71,031. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $190,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ector County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ector County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 62.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.0%. The Black or African American population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (62.3% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 77.6%.