Pecos County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Pecos County, Texas has a population of 14,896, the 140th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,750 and the median home value is $165,700. The poverty rate is 21.6%.

Pecos County Quick Facts

Population 14,896

Median Household Income $72,75090% MOE ±$12,336

Median Home Value $165,70090% MOE ±$14,854

Poverty Rate 21.6%90% MOE ±7.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.5%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 36.9 years90% MOE ±1.5 years

Homeownership Rate 72.0%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.1%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.2%

Cities/Places 5

Population 14,896 140th of 254

Median Income $72,750 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Pecos 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	15,815	14,896	-5.8%
Median household income	$64,485	$72,750	No clear change (+12.8%)
Median home value¹	$107,441	$165,700	+54.2%
Median gross rent	$1,036	$918	No clear change (-11.4%)

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

Median Household Income

Pecos

$72,750

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pecos

$165,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.0%

$25K-$50K 18.2%

$50K-$100K 24.6%

$100K+ 36.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

6.8%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

3.9%

$60K-$75K

7.1%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

13.3%

$125K-$150K

8.4%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

8.7%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%

Renter 28.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $918/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

29.3%

55-74

19.0%

75+

5.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pecos County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Stockton	8,278	$84,784	21.0%	$199,600
Iraan	1,038	$43,490	16.5%	$94,700
Imperial	189	$71,333	13.8%	$151,500
Coyanosa	107	N/A	34.6%	N/A
Sheffield	74	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Pecos County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,896. It is the 140th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pecos County is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pecos County is $72,750. This is 7% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 56% 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 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $165,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pecos County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pecos County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 71.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.1%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (71.3% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.1% 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 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pecos 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 Pecos County, Texas?

Pecos County has a population of 14,896, making it the 140th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Pecos County?

The median household income in Pecos County is $72,750 with a poverty rate of 21.6%.

How many cities are in Pecos County, Texas?

Pecos County contains 5 Census-designated places.