Presidio County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Presidio County, Texas has a population of 5,930, the 191st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $43,802 and the median home value is $121,300. The poverty rate is 32.0%.

Presidio County Quick Facts

Population 5,930

Median Household Income $43,80290% MOE ±$8,138

Median Home Value $121,30090% MOE ±$29,566

Poverty Rate 32.0%90% MOE ±12.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.7%90% MOE ±6.3 pts

Median Age 41.2 years90% MOE ±2.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.3%90% MOE ±5.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.0%90% MOE ±7.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 67.3%

Cities/Places 3

Population 5,930 191st of 254

Median Income $43,802 44% lower than state

Poverty Rate 32.0%

Unemployment 6.7%

How Presidio 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	6,975	5,930	-15.0%
Median household income	$30,888	$43,802	+41.8%
Median home value¹	$92,426	$121,300	No clear change (+31.2%)
Median gross rent	$528	$448	No clear change (-15.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Presidio

$43,802

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Presidio

$121,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.0%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 11.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.5%

$10K-$15K

11.1%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

10.7%

$25K-$30K

7.8%

$30K-$35K

1.6%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

7.9%

$45K-$50K

10.1%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

4.2%

$125K-$150K

0.9%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

6.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%

Renter 22.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $448/mo 12.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.7%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

22.4%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Presidio County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Presidio	3,163	$40,800	38.9%	$78,800
Marfa	2,482	$44,306	26.9%	$251,400
Redford	71	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Presidio County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,930. It is the 191st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Presidio County is 41.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Presidio County is $43,802. This is 44% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.0%. This is 132% 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 6.7%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $121,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Presidio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 79.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.2%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (79.5% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 67.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Presidio 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 Presidio County, Texas?

Presidio County has a population of 5,930, making it the 191st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Presidio County?

The median household income in Presidio County is $43,802 with a poverty rate of 32.0%.

How many cities are in Presidio County, Texas?

Presidio County contains 3 Census-designated places.