Ector County's 2026 population is estimated at 179,166, reflecting a 2.62% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ector County is the 32nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 137,060 and has grown 30.72% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.4 years
Female: 31.6 years
Male: 31.2 years
There are 114,636 adults, (16,258 of whom are seniors) in Ector County.
Female: 80,188 (48.7%)
Male: 84,466 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Ector County includes 48.11% White, 19.97% other race, 4.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,219 | 48.11% |
| Two or more races | 41,902 | 25.45% |
| Other race | 32,878 | 19.97% |
| Black or African American | 7,352 | 4.47% |
| Asian | 2,015 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 942 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 346 | 0.21% |
Ector County 's average per capita income is $53,233. Household income levels show a median of $71,536. The poverty rate stands at 16.45%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,235 | $127,431 |
| Families | $81,330 | $105,682 |
| Households | $71,536 | $94,362 |
| Non Families | $47,663 | $64,880 |
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