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Presidio

Texas · 4,426 residents · 2.575 sq mi
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Presidio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,500. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,426
+6%since 2000
from 4,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,719 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+26%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Presidio
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,740
+79%since 2000
from $7,098 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.5%
−54.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(221)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(3,922)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(537)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(168)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino93.8%(4,151)
Asian1.6%(73)
Other0.6%(24)
Diversity Score15.1%(670)
Diversity Score
15
+17%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
37.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
37.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
46.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
40.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presidio, Texas?

Presidio, Texas has about 4,426 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Presidio, Texas?

The typical household in Presidio, Texas earns about $22,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Presidio, Texas expensive?

In Presidio, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,500, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Presidio, Texas?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Presidio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Presidio, Texas?

About 29.7% of people in Presidio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Presidio, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Presidio, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,278 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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