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Presidio

Texas · 3,264 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 $20,275. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 903 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,000. The poverty rate of 52.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,264
−22%since 2000
from 4,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,268 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+42%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Presidio
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,275
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,027
+41%since 2000
from $7,098 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(62)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino95.6%(3,119)
Asian1.9%(62)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(322)
Diversity Score
10
−24%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
35.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+75%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
45.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2013
from 58.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presidio, Texas?

Presidio, Texas has about 3,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Presidio, Texas?

The typical household in Presidio, Texas earns about $20,275 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 $51,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Presidio, Texas?

About 10.3% 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 52.6% 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 116 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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