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Presidio County

Texas · 5,433 residents (2025 est.) · 3,855.252 sq mi
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Presidio County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,802. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,374 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $121,300. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,930
−19%since 2000
from 7,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−21%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+26%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,433 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Presidio County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(380)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(652)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(189)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(392)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(402)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(533)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(731)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(784)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412%(710)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(616)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(363)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(178)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,802
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,860 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,915
+150%since 2000
from $9,558 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+11%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+49%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(1,079)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(6,162)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.5%(4,715)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.2%(133)
Diversity Score
42
+19%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
65
+7%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican78.3%(4,645)
Asian origin
Ancestry
English7.1%(421)
Italian5.5%(329)
German4.4%(259)
Polish4.3%(254)
Irish2.1%(123)
French1.4%(82)
Dutch1.2%(69)
Swiss1.1%(68)
Czech0.9%(54)
Lithuanian0.9%(54)
Slovene0.2%(10)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.1 min
−41%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+37.3 ptssince 2017
from 43.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
71.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.1%(867)
Married52.1%(1,249)
Widowed5.5%(133)
Divorced6.3%(150)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(540)
Married51.2%(1,183)
Widowed12.9%(299)
Divorced12.5%(288)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presidio County, Texas?

Presidio County, Texas has about 5,930 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Presidio County, Texas?

The typical household in Presidio County, Texas earns about $43,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Presidio County, Texas expensive?

In Presidio County, Texas, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Presidio County, Texas?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Presidio County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Presidio County, Texas?

About 32.0% of people in Presidio County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Presidio County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Presidio County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 707 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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