State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,537.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.57%
Growth Since 2010
27.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
17,113
World Population Review
Pecos, Texas Population 2021
11,235
Pecos is a city located in Reeves County Texas. It is also the county seat of Reeves County. With a 2020 population of 11,235, it is the 224th largest city in Texas and the 2865th largest city in the United States . Pecos is currently growing at a rate of 3.57% annually and its population has increased by 27.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,780 in 2010. Pecos reached it's highest population of 12,855 in 1980. Spanning over 7 miles, Pecos has a population density of 1,538 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pecos is $69,359 with a poverty rate of 13.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $854 per month, and the median house value is $68,200. The median age in Pecos is 35.6 years, 29.6 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Pecos Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pecos was:
- White: 74.33%
- Other race: 19.68%
- Black or African American: 3.30%
- Asian: 1.69%
- Two or more races: 0.83%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.08%
The current population of Pecos, Texas is 11,235 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,074.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,780.
Pecos, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,113 | 484 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 16,629 | 484 | 2.91% |
| 2019 | 16,145 | 484 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 15,661 | 362 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 15,299 | -47 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 15,346 | -347 | -2.26% |
| 2015 | 15,693 | 480 | 3.06% |
| 2014 | 15,213 | 613 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 14,600 | 249 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 14,351 | 158 | 1.10% |
| 2011 | 14,193 | 275 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 13,918 | 0.00% |
Pecos Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,513 | 74.33% |
| Some Other Race | 1,989 | 19.68% |
| Black or African American | 334 | 3.30% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.08% |
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Pecos Population by Race
Pecos Population Pyramid $2021
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Pecos Population by Age
Pecos Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,543 | 3.94 | 71.4 |
| Married | 1,203 | 4.71 | 84.5 |
| Non Family | 791 | 1.49 | 56.5 |
| Female | 420 | 5.47 | 63.6 |
| Male | 129 | 6.81 | 65.9 |
4.88
Average Family Size
3.94
Average Household Size
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Pecos Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 941 | 14.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 684 | 10.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,308 | 34.88% |
| Some College | 1,408 | 21.28% |
| Associates Degree | 546 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 437 | 6.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 293 | 4.43% |
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Pecos Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pecos Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,574 | 3,083 | 226 |
| White | 1,798 | 1,675 | 400 |
| Other Race | 1,383 | 1,005 | 11 |
| Black | 179 | 167 | |
| Asian | 118 | 118 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 27 | |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | |
| Native American | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.14%.
Pecos Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,887
Average Earnings
$41,319
Average Male
$32,050
Average Female
Pecos Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pecos Language by Age
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Pecos Language
49.21% of Pecos residents speak only English, while 50.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.39% of the population.
Pecos Language
Pecos Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,264 | 1,177 | 16.20% |
| Other | 1,985 | 132 | 6.65% |
| White | 2,307 | 95 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 171 | 41 | 23.98% |
| Multiple | 84 | 38 | 45.24% |
| Black | 334 | 10 | 2.99% |
13.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.85%
Male Poverty Rate
13.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pecos
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pecos is Multiple, with 45.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pecos is Black, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.41%.
Pecos Poverty
Pecos Poverty Rate by Education
Pecos Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Pecos Married by Age and Sex
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Pecos Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pecos Marital Status by Race
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Pecos Marital Status
Pecos Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 6.33% |
| Other Race | 137 | 8.77% |
| Black | 45 | 15.20% |
Pecos Veterans by Race
Pecos Veterans by Education
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1.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pecos Veterans by Education
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57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Pecos Employment by Age
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Pecos Employment by Race
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Pecos 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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92.37%
Native Born
7.63%
Foreign Born
3.74%
Non Citizen
3.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.37% of Pecos residents were born in the United States, with 80.64% having been born in Texas. 3.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Pecos Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,235 | 387 | 3.57% |
| 2020 | 10,848 | 387 | 3.70% |
| 2019 | 10,461 | 387 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 10,074 | 266 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 9,808 | -105 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 9,913 | -399 | -3.87% |
| 2015 | 10,312 | 372 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 9,940 | 565 | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 9,375 | 172 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 9,203 | 123 | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 9,080 | 273 | 3.10% |
| 2010 | 8,807 | -694 | -0.76% |
| 2000 | 9,501 | -2,568 | -2.36% |
| 1990 | 12,069 | -786 | -0.63% |
| 1980 | 12,855 | 173 | 0.14% |
| 1970 | 12,682 | -46 | -0.04% |
| 1960 | 12,728 | 4,674 | 4.68% |
| 1950 | 8,054 | 3,199 | 5.19% |
| 1940 | 4,855 | 1,551 | 3.92% |
| 1930 | 3,304 | 0.00% |