Pecos County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pecos County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pecos County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pecos County, Texas. The estimated population of Pecos County, Texas is 15,202 people, with a median age of 36.1.

We can look at the total population in Pecos County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,202
 -3.33% -3.81%
2020
15,725
 -0.57% -
2019
15,815
+0.11%
-
2018
15,797
 -0.04% -
2017
15,804
 - -

Population of Pecos County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
24.2%
25.9%
 -6.56%
Black/African American
3.3%
4.1%
 -19.51%
Native
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
69.4%
68.5%
 +1.31%
Asian
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.3%
 +200.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pecos County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.1 +0.84% 36.7 +0.82% 34.4 -0.58%
2020 35.8 -0.28% 36.4 +0.55% 34.6 -1.98%
2019 35.9 0% 36.2 +0.28% 35.3 0%
2018 35.9 -0.83% 36.1 -0.28% 35.3 -2.49%
2017 36.2 - 36.2 - 36.2 -

The median age of Pecos County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,179 -8.75% 1,103 -1.5% 1,075 1,083
10 to 19 934 +1.07% 983 -3.5% 942 931
20 to 29 1,362 -1.06% 844 -2.57% 1,346 821
30 to 39 1,742 -4.06% 796 +10.43% 1,670 872
40 to 49 1,159 +9.58% 819 -15.28% 1,272 693
50 to 59 1,257 -17.42% 872 -0.59% 1,051 863
60 to 69 688 +23.57% 620 -25.4% 855 460
70+ 737 -32.98% 709 +5.93% 521 747

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pecos County, Texas is $55,652.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pecos County.

  • Under 25
    $33,024.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,312.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,818.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,955.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pecos County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pecos County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pecos County, Texas is currently $78,201.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.33% of households in Pecos County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pecos County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pecos County is $25,576.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pecos County by the total population of Pecos County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pecos County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pecos County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pecos County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pecos County over the age of 16 is 11,846.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pecos County is 50.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 675 22.20% 3.30%
20 to 24 years 1,031 61.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,136 56.30% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 1,188 63.20% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 2,313 53.20% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 1,873 58.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,047 66.00% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 666 52.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,159 43.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 758 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pecos County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,608 54.80% 1.20%
Black or African American 557 21.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 77 10.40% 0.00%
Asian 139 82.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 0.00% 0.00%
Other 925 42.20% 4.40%
Two or more races 1,516 49.30% 0.70%
Hispanic or Latino 7,839 52.00% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,154 56.20% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pecos County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pecos County is 5,994, with median earnings of $38,225.00.

Women in Pecos County, Texas earning approximately 55.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,994 $38,225.00
Male 3,297 $53,425.00
Female 2,697 $29,810.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 422 $33,971.00
Business and Financial 126 $44,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $94,107.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $47,917.00
Legal 31 $50,547.00
Educational and Library 328 $55,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 255 $56,696.00
Healthcare Support 147 $7,422.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 214 $51,214.00
Food Preparation and Serving 358 $16,910.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 378 $23,732.00
Personal Care and Service 150 $23,750.00
Sales 562 $28,233.00
Office and Administrative Support 584 $33,367.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 83 $20,931.00
Construction and Extraction 929 $52,178.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 373 $105,655.00
Production 406 $34,776.00
Transportation and Material Moving 313 $72,548.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 211 $53,906.00 211 $30,844.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 126 $44,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $94,107.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $48,167.00 61 $42,266.00
Legal 0 $0.00 31 $50,547.00
Educational and Library 80 $70,278.00 248 $54,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 150 $56,913.00 105 $54,150.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 147 $7,422.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 106 $56,000.00 108 $50,571.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $21,964.00 288 $16,146.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 148 $39,531.00 230 $7,256.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 132 $20,769.00
Sales 275 $28,517.00 287 $27,852.00
Office and Administrative Support 26 $65,357.00 558 $33,300.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 83 $20,931.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 929 $52,178.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 355 $106,012.00 18 $0.00
Production 337 $67,917.00 69 $26,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 284 $73,462.00 29 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,995 households in Pecos County, with an average household size of 2.59 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,293 families in Pecos County with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,195 308 790 1,702
Average Household Size 3.41 3.67 3.11 1.08
Total Families 2,195 308 790 0
Average Household Size 3.38 3.2 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 3,293 families in Pecos County, 17.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pecos County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,784 housing units in Pecos County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,995 86.36%
Vacant 789 13.64%

22.23% of the total 5,784 housing units in Pecos County are rental units. This is approximately 1,286 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,500 are occupied by the owner - or 60.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pecos County is $782.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pecos County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    209
  • Less than $500
    172
  • $500 to $999
    717
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    370
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pecos County is $113,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pecos County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    935
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    563
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    722
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    811
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    226
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    227
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pecos County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pecos County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    227
  • 1940 to 1949
    187
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,156
  • 1960 to 1969
    768
  • 1970 to 1979
    922
  • 1980 to 1989
    898
  • 1990 to 1999
    802
  • 2000 to 2009
    560
  • 2010 to 2013
    229
  • 2014 or later
    35

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pecos County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    471
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,363
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,607
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,554

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pecos County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pecos County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pecos County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,610
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,696
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    774
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    383
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    251
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    211
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    41
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    215
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    330
  • 90 or more minutes
    167

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pecos County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Pecos County, Texas

We have data for 7 places in Pecos County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.