Fabens is a CDP located in El Paso County Texas. Fabens has a 2024 population of 4,811. Fabens is currently declining at a rate of -4.86% annually but its population has increased by 7.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Fabens is $46,277 with a poverty rate of 25.48%. The median age in Fabens is 40.5 years: 34.6 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fabens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,066 | 57.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,317 | 24.83% |
| Other race | 767 | 14.46% |
| Asian | 153 | 2.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,879 | 2.82 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 831 | 3.77 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 646 | 1.4 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 363 | 3.26 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 39 | 2.21 | 100 | 0 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 11.49% |
| Associates Degree | 475 | 12.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 4.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,153 | 30.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,101 | 29.43% |
| Some College | 278 | 7.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,521 | 1,990 | 284 |
| 2+ Races | 1,066 | 443 | 133 |
| Other Race | 618 | 405 | 12 |
| Asian | 87 | 87 | 19 |
| White | 78 | 78 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,632 | $0 | $43,229 |
| High School Graduate | $32,210 | $41,824 | $25,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,397 | $0 | $11,938 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $36,157 | $22,250 |
| Some College | $31,435 | $33,375 | $30,787 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$36,157
Average Male
$22,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
13.24% of Fabens residents speak only English, while 86.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,947 | 1,268 | 25.63% |
| Multiple | 1,317 | 523 | 39.71% |
| Asian | 153 | 41 | 26.8% |
| Other | 767 | 3 | 0.39% |
| White | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
25.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.2%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fabens is Multiple, with 39.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fabens is Other, with 0.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29% |
| Some College | 16.2% |
| High School | 15.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.85% |
| Female Employed | 21.14% |
| Male Employed | 17.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,083 | $54,814 |
| Households | $35,785 | $46,277 |
| Married Families | $63,988 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,053 | $29,984 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 130 | 3.23% |
| White | 108 | 4.63% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 1.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
48.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.1%
Born in Fabens
61.95%
Native Born
38.05%
Foreign Born
20.33%
Non Citizen
17.73%
Naturalized
61.95% of Fabens residents were born in the United States, with 58.1% having been born in Texas. 20.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,811 | -246 | -4.86% |
| 2023 | 5,057 | -246 | -4.64% |
| 2022 | 5,303 | -157 | -2.88% |
| 2021 | 5,460 | 998 | 22.37% |
| 2020 | 4,462 | -1,274 | -22.21% |
| 2019 | 5,736 | -210 | -3.53% |
| 2018 | 5,946 | -257 | -4.14% |
| 2017 | 6,203 | -965 | -13.46% |
| 2016 | 7,168 | -678 | -8.64% |
| 2015 | 7,846 | -436 | -5.26% |
| 2014 | 8,282 | 192 | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 8,090 | -370 | -4.37% |
| 2012 | 8,460 | 382 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 8,078 | -179 | -2.17% |
| 2010 | 8,257 | 0 | 0% |