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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Eagle Pass Metro

Eagle Pass, TX · 1 counties · 57,887 residents · 1,279.476 sq mi
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Eagle Pass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,385. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 16% 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 $100,900. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,887
+22%since 2000
from 47,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+21%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K41K47K54K60K1990201020202024Eagle Pass
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,385
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,545
+100%since 2000
from $8,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(1,610)
Black0.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino95%(44,938)
Asian0.3%(164)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(4,458)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(1,574)
Black0.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino94.9%(54,936)
Asian0.3%(182)
Other1.8%(1,025)
Diversity Score12.1%(7,020)
Segregation Score41.5%(24,021)
Diversity Score
12
+29%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Eagle PassCENTRAL28,926
What's inside

1 component county

Maverick CountyCENTRAL58,823
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Pass, TX?

Eagle Pass, TX has about 57,887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Pass, TX?

The typical household in Eagle Pass, TX earns about $41,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Pass, TX expensive?

In Eagle Pass, TX, the median home is worth about $100,900, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Pass, TX?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Pass, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Pass, TX?

About 26.2% of people in Eagle Pass, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Pass, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Pass, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,509 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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