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Fort Stockton

Texas · 8,283 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 $38,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,283
+6%since 2000
from 7,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+4%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Fort Stockton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,605
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,713 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,982
+71%since 2000
from $12,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing11.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(2,192)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(5,482)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(4,146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(1,881)
Black1.9%(159)
Hispanic / Latino73.7%(6,103)
Asian0.8%(64)
Other0.4%(32)
Diversity Score49.8%(4,128)
Diversity Score
50
−6%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Stockton, Texas?

Fort Stockton, Texas has about 8,283 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Stockton, Texas earns about $38,605 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 $55,600, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Stockton, Texas?

About 13.0% 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 21.7% 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 241 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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