State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,542.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.45%
Growth Since 2010
2.58%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Fort Stockton, Texas Population 2021
8,497
Fort Stockton is a city located in Pecos County Texas. It is also the county seat of Pecos County. With a 2020 population of 8,497, it is the 268th largest city in Texas and the 3462nd largest city in the United States . Fort Stockton is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,283 in 2010. Fort Stockton reached it's highest population of 8,688 in 1980. Spanning over 6 miles, Fort Stockton has a population density of 1,542 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fort Stockton is $59,125 with a poverty rate of 20.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $829 per month, and the median house value is $96,100. 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 Stockton was:
- White: 83.24%
- Other race: 10.13%
- Two or more races: 2.66%
- Black or African American: 2.53%
- Native American: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.20%
The current population of Fort Stockton, Texas is 8,497 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,383.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,283.
Fort Stockton, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,012 | 83.24% |
| Some Other Race | 853 | 10.13% |
| Two or More Races | 224 | 2.66% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 2.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 61 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.20% |
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Fort Stockton Population by Race
Fort Stockton Population Pyramid $2021
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Fort Stockton Population by Age
Fort Stockton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,771 | 2.8 | 66.3 |
| Married | 1,441 | 3.44 | 80.9 |
| Non Family | 747 | 1.15 | 51.1 |
| Female | 451 | 2.96 | 49.2 |
| Male | 132 | 4.51 | 50.8 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
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Fort Stockton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,060 | 20.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 593 | 11.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,767 | 33.42% |
| Some College | 1,163 | 22.00% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 3.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 327 | 6.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 178 | 3.37% |
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Fort Stockton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fort Stockton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,658 | 2,154 | 211 |
| White | 1,310 | 1,219 | 227 |
| Other Race | 589 | 319 | |
| Black | 176 | 134 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 99 | 27 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 16 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | |
| Islander | 17 | 17 |
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 36.36%.
Fort Stockton Educational Attainment by Race
Fort Stockton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fort Stockton Language by Age
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Fort Stockton Language
46.21% of Fort Stockton residents speak only English, while 53.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.36% of the population.
Fort Stockton Language
Fort Stockton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,115 | 1,517 | 24.81% |
| Other | 786 | 232 | 29.52% |
| White | 1,489 | 69 | 4.63% |
| Black | 72 | 27 | 37.50% |
20.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.15%
Male Poverty Rate
22.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Stockton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is Black, with 37.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is White, with 4.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.27%.
Fort Stockton Poverty
Fort Stockton Poverty Rate by Education
Fort Stockton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Stockton Married by Age and Sex
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Fort Stockton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fort Stockton Marital Status by Race
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Fort Stockton Marital Status
Fort Stockton Veterans by War
Fort Stockton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 4.52% |
| Other Race | 57 | 8.42% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5.84% |
| Native American | 9 | 14.75% |
| Islander | 8 | 47.06% |
| Black | 7 | 3.40% |
Fort Stockton Veterans by Race
Fort Stockton Veterans by Education
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11.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fort Stockton Veterans by Education
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54.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Fort Stockton Employment by Age
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Fort Stockton Employment by Race
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Fort Stockton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.24%
Native Born
13.76%
Foreign Born
8.48%
Non Citizen
5.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.24% of Fort Stockton residents were born in the United States, with 74.99% having been born in Texas. 8.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fort Stockton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,497 | 38 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 8,459 | 38 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 8,421 | 38 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 8,383 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 8,376 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 8,396 | -135 | -1.58% |
| 2015 | 8,531 | 88 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 8,443 | 72 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 8,371 | 45 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 8,326 | -79 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 8,405 | 51 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 8,354 | 508 | 0.63% |
| 2000 | 7,846 | -678 | -0.83% |
| 1990 | 8,524 | -164 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 8,688 | 405 | 0.48% |
| 1970 | 8,283 | 1,910 | 2.66% |
| 1960 | 6,373 | 1,929 | 3.67% |
| 1950 | 4,444 | 1,150 | 3.04% |
| 1940 | 3,294 | 599 | 2.03% |
| 1930 | 2,695 | 0.00% |