Maverick County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Maverick County, Texas has a population of 58,082, the 60th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $49,568 and the median home value is $158,700. The poverty rate is 22.8%.

Maverick County Quick Facts

Population 58,082

Median Household Income $49,56890% MOE ±$4,673

Median Home Value $158,70090% MOE ±$7,808

Poverty Rate 22.8%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.7%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 30.3 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 70.5%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 67.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 58,082 60th of 254

Median Income $49,568 37% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.8%

Unemployment 7.7%

How Maverick County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	58,174	58,082	-0.2%
Median household income	$48,767	$49,568	No clear change (+1.6%)
Median home value¹	$120,486	$158,700	+31.7%
Median gross rent	$811	$859	No clear change (+5.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Maverick

$49,568

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Maverick

$158,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.6%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 22.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.3%

$10K-$15K

7.1%

$15K-$20K

7.2%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

7.4%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

3.3%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.5%

Renter 29.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $859/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.8%

18-34

25.1%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

16.0%

75+

5.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Maverick County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eagle Pass	28,339	$57,207	22.0%	$188,000
Eidson Road	9,684	$33,839	24.6%	$100,900
Chula Vista (Maverick County)	4,746	$39,271	24.4%	$100,700
Elm Creek	3,680	$52,263	13.8%	$170,100
Rosita	2,933	$37,407	12.0%	$131,200
Las Quintas Fronterizas	2,203	N/A	29.9%	$145,000
Siesta Acres	1,573	$35,341	20.7%	$136,000
Fabrica	774	$49,179	58.9%	N/A
Seco Mines	644	N/A	83.1%	N/A
Quemado	119	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Maverick County is located in Texas with a total population of 58,082. It is the 60th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maverick County is 30.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Maverick County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maverick County is $49,568. This is 37% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 65% 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 7.7%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $158,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Maverick County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.9%) 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 (94.8% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 67.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Maverick County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Maverick County, Texas?

Maverick County has a population of 58,082, making it the 60th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Maverick County?

The median household income in Maverick County is $49,568 with a poverty rate of 22.8%.

How many cities are in Maverick County, Texas?

Maverick County contains 10 Census-designated places.