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Town of Pecos Micro

Town of Pecos, TX · 1 counties · 13,137 residents · 2,635.354 sq mi
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Town of Pecos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,306. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 2,715 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,400. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,137
−17%since 1990
from 15,852 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+10%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Town of Pecos
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,306
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,811
+39%since 1990
from $7,765 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,400
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
22.3% rent
1.0
−32%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(15,327)
Black2.6%(413)
Hispanic / Latino72.7%(11,526)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score63.6%(10,088)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(3,131)
Black1.8%(238)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(9,640)
Asian0.4%(46)
Diversity Score49.6%(6,517)
50
−22%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Town of Pecos, TX?

Town of Pecos, TX has about 13,137 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Town of Pecos, TX?

The typical household in Town of Pecos, TX earns about $23,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Town of Pecos, TX expensive?

In Town of Pecos, TX, the median home is worth about $23,400, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Town of Pecos, TX?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Town of Pecos, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Town of Pecos, TX?

About 28.9% of people in Town of Pecos, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Town of Pecos, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Town of Pecos, TX has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,715 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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