Pecos County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pecos County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,983. It is the 139th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pecos County is 37.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pecos County is $67,689. This is 11% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 98% 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 1.2%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $142,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Pecos County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% 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 71.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.6%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (71.2% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 79.0%.