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Eagle Pass

Texas · 28,130 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 $46,005. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,900. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,130
+26%since 2000
from 22,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,977 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K25K28K30K1990201020202024Eagle Pass
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,005
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,623 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,832
+65%since 2000
from $11,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(1,006)
Black0.4%(117)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(26,664)
Asian0.6%(159)
Other0.4%(112)
Diversity Score11.9%(3,360)
Diversity Score
12
+4%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.7%
−42.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Pass, Texas?

Eagle Pass, Texas has about 28,130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle Pass, Texas earns about $46,005 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 $129,900, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Pass, Texas?

About 23.1% 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 25.2% 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 7,479 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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