As of 2026 the population of Ector County is 172,358. The population is expected to grow to 178,546 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.71%.
The median age of Ector County residents is 34.
The diversity index of Ector County is 82.5, meaning that there is a 83% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ector County is $106,323 and projected to be $118,615 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,274, projected to be $43,250 in 2031. 4.15% of households – 7,147 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $898,466 and the average disposable income is $83,600.
There are 71,547 housing units in Ector County; 42,581 are owner-occupied, 18,860 are rented, and 10,106 are vacant. The average home value is $276,011, with 14,486 homes built in 2010 or later, and 427 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,603 businesses in Ector County, employing 70,778 workers and pulling from a labor force of 74,555 age 16 and above. 17,388 workers commute into Ector County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
56,774 residents both live and work in/around Ector County. The average travel time is 25.0 minutes. 2.99% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 61,932 drive alone, 8,521 carpool, and 151 take public transportation. 1,541 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,388 residents work from home.
36,165 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,736 have associates degrees, 15,083 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,660 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
