Reeves County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Reeves County, Texas has a population of 12,664, the 150th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,297 and the median home value is $118,000. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Reeves County Quick Facts

Population 12,664

Median Household Income $64,29790% MOE ±$10,908

Median Home Value $118,00090% MOE ±$7,588

Poverty Rate 16.8%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 34.4 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 7.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 70.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 12,664 150th of 254

Median Income $64,297 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Reeves 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	15,492	12,664	-18.3%
Median household income	$65,610	$64,297	No clear change (-2.0%)
Median home value¹	$79,750	$118,000	+48.0%
Median gross rent	$1,072	$981	No clear change (-8.5%)

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

Median Household Income

Reeves

$64,297

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Reeves

$118,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 18.3%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 29.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

6.5%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

14.0%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $981/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

25.4%

35-54

27.3%

55-74

16.0%

75+

5.5%

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 Reeves County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Town of Pecos	10,926	$60,943	16.9%	$117,300
Balmorhea	456	N/A	38.8%	$54,400
Lindsay (Reeves County)	434	$86,955	11.5%	$136,200
Toyah	22	$43,438	18.2%	$53,800

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Population Overview

Reeves County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,664. It is the 150th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reeves County is 34.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reeves County is $64,297. This is 18% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $118,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Reeves County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Reeves County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.6%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (85.3% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

7.4% 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 78% 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 70.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Reeves 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 Reeves County, Texas?

Reeves County has a population of 12,664, making it the 150th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Reeves County?

The median household income in Reeves County is $64,297 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Reeves County, Texas?

Reeves County contains 4 Census-designated places.