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Eagle Pass

Texas · 26,248 residents · 9.448 sq mi
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Eagle Pass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,160. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,300. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,248
+17%since 2000
from 22,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,778 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+4%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K25K28K30K1990201020202024Eagle Pass
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,160
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,623 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,123
+32%since 2000
from $11,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(884)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino94.9%(21,269)
Asian0.7%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(2,565)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(953)
Black0.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(25,065)
Asian0.4%(117)
Other0.6%(170)
Diversity Score11.6%(3,043)
Diversity Score
12
+1%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
34.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Pass, Texas?

Eagle Pass, Texas has about 26,248 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Pass, Texas?

The typical household in Eagle Pass, Texas earns about $32,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Pass, Texas expensive?

In Eagle Pass, Texas, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Pass, Texas?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Pass, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Pass, Texas?

About 30.1% of people in Eagle Pass, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Pass, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Pass, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,597 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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