Pecos, Texas Population 2022
Pecos is a city located in Reeves County Texas. Pecos has a 2020 population of 13,744. It is also the county seat of Reeves County. Pecos is currently growing at a rate of 3.11% annually and its population has increased by 6.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,916 in 2010.
The average household income in Pecos is $69,359 with a poverty rate of 15.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $838 per month, and the median house value is $85,000. 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 Pecoswas:
- White: 74.02%
- Other race: 15.28%
- Two or more races: 6.26%
- Black or African American: 2.74%
- Asian: 1.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
- Native American: 0.08%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,918 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 14,193 | 275 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 14,351 | 158 | 1.10% |
| 2013 | 14,600 | 249 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 15,213 | 613 | 4.03% |
| 2015 | 15,693 | 480 | 3.06% |
| 2016 | 15,346 | -347 | -2.26% |
| 2017 | 15,299 | -47 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 15,661 | 362 | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 16,145 | 484 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 16,629 | 484 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 17,113 | 484 | 2.83% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,850 | 74.02% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 2.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 1,827 | 15.28% |
| Two or More Races | 749 | 6.26% |
Pecos Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,729 | 3.83 | 78.7 |
| Married | 1,286 | 4.14 | 90.5 |
| Male | 73 | 7.88 | 75.3 |
| Female | 498 | 6.42 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 872 | 1.54 | 72.7 |
4.67
Average Family Size
3.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,344 | 16.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,161 | 14.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,673 | 33.48% |
| Some College | 1,424 | 17.84% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 7.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 271 | 3.39% |
Pecos Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 148 | 142 | 121 |
| White | 1,980 | 1,595 | 379 |
| 2+ Races | 448 | 254 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 5,746 | 3,649 | 335 |
| Black | 171 | 157 | 4 |
| Other Race | 1,255 | 812 | 15 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | |
| Native American | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.76%.
Pecos Language by Age
Pecos Language
45.95% of Pecos residents speak only English, while 54.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.47% of the population.
Pecos Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 145 | 114 | 78.62% |
| Hispanic | 7,614 | 1,401 | 18.40% |
| Multiple | 709 | 73 | 10.30% |
| White | 2,668 | 119 | 4.46% |
| Black | 271 | 3 | 1.11% |
| Other | 389 | NaN% |
15.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.01%
Male Poverty Rate
12.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pecos
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pecos is Asian, with 78.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pecos is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.89%.
Pecos Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Pecos Married by Age and Sex
Pecos 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 55-64.
Pecos Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 6.65% |
| Black | 4 | 1.30% |
| Other Race | 29 | 2.10% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 3.68% |
Pecos Veterans by Education
3.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
68.19%
Born in Pecos
78.50%
Native Born
21.50%
Foreign Born
14.64%
Non Citizen
6.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.50% of Pecos residents were born in the United States, with 68.19% having been born in Texas. 14.64% 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 | 3,304 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 4,855 | 1,551 | 3.92% |
| 1950 | 8,054 | 3,199 | 5.19% |
| 1960 | 12,728 | 4,674 | 4.68% |
| 1970 | 12,682 | -46 | -0.04% |
| 1980 | 12,855 | 173 | 0.14% |
| 1990 | 12,069 | -786 | -0.63% |
| 2000 | 9,501 | -2,568 | -2.36% |
| 2010 | 8,780 | -721 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 9,194 | 414 | 4.72% |
| 2012 | 9,608 | 414 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 10,022 | 414 | 4.31% |
| 2014 | 10,436 | 414 | 4.13% |
| 2015 | 10,850 | 414 | 3.97% |
| 2016 | 11,264 | 414 | 3.82% |
| 2017 | 11,678 | 414 | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 12,092 | 414 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 12,506 | 414 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 12,916 | 410 | 3.28% |
| 2021 | 13,330 | 414 | 3.21% |
| 2022 | 13,744 | 414 | 3.11% |