Presidio County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Presidio County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,043. It is the 191st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Presidio County is 42.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Presidio County is $29,014. This is 62% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 63% lower. The poverty rate stands at 36.3%. This is 163% 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 11.1%. This is 116% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $123,100. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Presidio County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 76.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (19.4%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (76.5% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 66.0%.