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Presidio County

Texas · 6,131 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 $22,716. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,173 residents. 19% 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 $77,200. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,131
−16%since 2000
from 7,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+29%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Presidio County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,716
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,860 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,687
+64%since 2000
from $9,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+116%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(961)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino81.4%(4,991)
Asian1.4%(85)
Other1%(62)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,383)
Segregation Score60.7%(3,721)
Diversity Score
39
+21%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
48.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
39.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−42.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presidio County, Texas?

Presidio County, Texas has about 6,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Presidio County, Texas earns about $22,716 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Presidio County, Texas?

About 19.5% 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 39.9% 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 506 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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