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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Stockton

Texas · 7,846 residents · 5.549 sq mi
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Fort Stockton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,713. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,400. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,846
−8%since 1990
from 8,524 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,414 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,536 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+7%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Fort Stockton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,713
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,921 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,834
+30%since 1990
from $9,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
30.3% rent
1.5
−19%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(5,310)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino63.9%(5,445)
Asian0.5%(44)
Diversity Score81.7%(6,966)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(2,192)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(5,482)
Asian0.6%(50)
Diversity Score52.8%(4,146)
53
−35%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Stockton, Texas?

Fort Stockton, Texas has about 7,846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Stockton, Texas earns about $27,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Stockton, Texas expensive?

In Fort Stockton, Texas, the median home is worth about $41,400, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Stockton, Texas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Stockton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Stockton, Texas?

About 22.3% of people in Fort Stockton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Stockton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Stockton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 678 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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