Fort Stockton, Texas Population 2022
Fort Stockton is a city located in Pecos County Texas. Fort Stockton has a 2020 population of 8,502. It is also the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,466 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Stockton is $59,125 with a poverty rate of 21.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $743 per month, and the median house value is $120,400. The median age in Fort Stockton is 34.5 years, 33.8 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Fort Stockton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Stocktonwas:
- White: 80.66%
- Two or more races: 9.42%
- Other race: 6.64%
- Black or African American: 1.97%
- Asian: 0.92%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.20%
- Native American: 0.19%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,758 | 80.66% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 1.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 556 | 6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 789 | 9.42% |
Fort Stockton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,030 | 2.54 | 70.2 |
| Married | 1,323 | 3.44 | 87 |
| Male | 168 | 4.25 | 47.6 |
| Female | 523 | 2.66 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 1,016 | 1.03 | 64.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 795 | 14.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 636 | 11.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,647 | 30.73% |
| Some College | 1,349 | 25.17% |
| Associates Degree | 281 | 5.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 430 | 8.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 4.12% |
Fort Stockton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 42 |
| White | 1,437 | 1,354 | 267 |
| 2+ Races | 463 | 434 | 79 |
| Black | 126 | 101 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 3,618 | 2,311 | 294 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | |
| Other Race | 452 | 257 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.55%.
Fort Stockton Language by Age
Fort Stockton Language
44.32% of Fort Stockton residents speak only English, while 55.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.94% of the population.
Fort Stockton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,490 | 179 | 12.01% |
| Other | 190 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 6,059 | 1,470 | 24.26% |
| Multiple | 622 | 25 | 4.02% |
21.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.43%
Male Poverty Rate
25.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Stockton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is White, with 12.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is Multiple, with 4.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.94%.
Fort Stockton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Stockton Married by Age and Sex
Fort Stockton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fort Stockton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 5.43% |
| Black | 7 | 4.43% |
| Native American | 9 | 56.25% |
| Islander | 9 | 52.94% |
| Other Race | 61 | 12.60% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 2.71% |
Fort Stockton Veterans by Education
17.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.03%
Born in Fort Stockton
84.69%
Native Born
15.31%
Foreign Born
7.75%
Non Citizen
7.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.69% of Fort Stockton residents were born in the United States, with 71.03% having been born in Texas. 7.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,695 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 3,294 | 599 | 2.03% |
| 1950 | 4,444 | 1,150 | 3.04% |
| 1960 | 6,373 | 1,929 | 3.67% |
| 1970 | 8,283 | 1,910 | 2.66% |
| 1980 | 8,688 | 405 | 0.48% |
| 1990 | 8,524 | -164 | -0.19% |
| 2000 | 7,846 | -678 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 8,283 | 437 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 8,301 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 8,319 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 8,337 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 8,355 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 8,373 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 8,391 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 8,409 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 8,427 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 8,445 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 8,466 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 8,484 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 8,502 | 18 | 0.21% |