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Presidio County

Texas · 7,818 residents · 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 $29,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,818
+7%since 2000
from 7,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+17%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Presidio County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,513
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,860 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,635
+64%since 2000
from $9,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$354
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.8%
−53.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score32.1%(2,346)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(1,136)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino83.4%(6,521)
Asian1%(75)
Other0.7%(53)
Diversity Score35.2%(2,755)
Diversity Score
35
+10%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$226,200+302%
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Home value$227,000+304%
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Home value$118,000+110%
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Home value$79,300+41%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presidio County, Texas?

Presidio County, Texas has about 7,818 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Presidio County, Texas earns about $29,513 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 $56,200, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Presidio County, Texas?

About 17.8% 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 24.1% of people in Presidio County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Presidio County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Presidio County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,181 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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