North Pearsall, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 440, North Pearsall's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Pearsall is a small community located in Texas, within Frio County. The total population is 440. It ranks as the 1309th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Pearsall is 35.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, North Pearsall has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Pearsall is $102,361. This is 30% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $85,200. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, North Pearsall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Pearsall is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.6% vs 39.1%).

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Pearsall, 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.