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Fort Bliss

Texas · 8,591 residents · 17.898 sq mi
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Fort Bliss has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $427,800. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 448%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,591
+4%since 2000
from 8,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
480 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Fort Bliss
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,306
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,970 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,840
+50%since 2000
from $13,201 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,800
+448%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2012
Median gross rent
$917
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $815 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
98.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.2%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.8
+587%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2012
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(4,149)
Black24.3%(2,007)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,596)
Asian2.2%(185)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.7%(6,423)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(5,227)
Black13.5%(1,163)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(1,573)
Asian2.3%(197)
Other4.2%(361)
Diversity Score71.1%(6,107)
Diversity Score
71
−9%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
Female
35.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
45.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Bliss, Texas?

Fort Bliss, Texas has about 8,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Bliss, Texas?

The typical household in Fort Bliss, Texas earns about $36,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Bliss, Texas expensive?

In Fort Bliss, Texas, the median home is worth about $427,800, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Bliss, Texas?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Bliss, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Bliss, Texas?

About 15.5% of people in Fort Bliss, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Bliss, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Bliss, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,324 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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