Reeves County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Reeves County is located in Texas with a total population of 13,219. It is the 147th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reeves County is 34.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reeves County is $56,056. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 58% 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 4.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $113,700. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Reeves County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Reeves County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 84.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 12.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (12.3%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (84.8% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 79% 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 71.3%.