Pecos County, TX

County

Cities in Pecos County

Neighborhoods in Pecos County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Pecos

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Households with Children

33.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,827

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.8%
Working Age (35-54): 29.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.8%
High School / GED: 41.3%
Some College or Associate's: 27.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.5%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 28.7%
Living Alone: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 71.3%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 3.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 90.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 0.1%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 51.2%
Spanish: 47.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 6.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources