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Fort Stockton

County:
Pecos County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.549
State:
Texas

Fort Stockton is a city located in Pecos County, Texas. Fort Stockton has a 2026 population of 7,985. It is also the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -5.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,471 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Stockton is $84,784 with a poverty rate of 21.02%. The median age in Fort Stockton is 34.4 years: 35.3 years for males, and 31.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.8 males.

8K
Total Population
1,439
Density (mi²)
-81 -1%
Growth

Fort Stockton Population

Fort Stockton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,985-81-1%
20258,066-81-0.99%
20248,147-23-0.28%
20238,170-14-0.17%
20228,184-256-3.03%
20218,440-34-0.4%
20208,471891.06%
20198,382190.23%
20188,363-7-0.08%
20178,370-9-0.11%
20168,379-149-1.75%
20158,528911.08%
20148,437700.84%
20138,367430.52%
20128,324-79-0.94%
20118,403490.59%
20108,354710.86%
20007,846-678-7.95%
19908,524-164-1.89%
19808,6884054.89%
19708,2831,91029.97%
19606,3731,92943.41%
19504,4441,15034.91%
19403,29459922.23%
19302,69500%

Median Age

Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 31.7 years
Male: 35.3 years

Fort Stockton Adults

There are 6,177 adults, (1,103 of whom are seniors) in Fort Stockton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,023 (48.6%)
Male: 4,255 (51.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Stockton includes 48.04% White, 12.68% other race, 4.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,97748.04%
Two or more races2,65632.09%
Other race1,05012.68%
Black or African American3594.34%
Asian2082.51%
Native American280.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,64031.89%
White2,43729.44%
Other race1,05012.68%
Black or African American1772.14%
Native American280.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,54018.6%
Asian2082.51%
Black or African American1822.2%
Two or more races160.19%

Fort Stockton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Stockton 's average per capita income is $54,918. Household income levels show a median of $84,784. The poverty rate stands at 21.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$106,382-
Families$86,814$108,788
Households$84,784$102,778
Non Families$61,281$92,749

$54,918

Average Income

$84,784

Median Household Income

21.02%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)