As of 2026 the population of Pecos County is 14,561. The population is expected to shrink to 14,157 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.56%.
The median age of Pecos County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Pecos County is 81.1, meaning that there is a 81% 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 Pecos County is $93,595 and projected to be $101,204 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,304, projected to be $35,673 in 2031. 3.38% of households – 492 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $802,343 and the average disposable income is $75,018.
There are 5,916 housing units in Pecos County; 3,528 are owner-occupied, 1,448 are rented, and 940 are vacant. The average home value is $199,270, with 937 homes built in 2010 or later, and 134 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 636 businesses in Pecos County, employing 5,422 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,150 age 16 and above. 1,190 workers commute into Pecos County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,941 residents both live and work in/around Pecos County. The average travel time is 19.8 minutes. 17.89% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.31% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,106 drive alone, 566 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 194 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 284 residents work from home.
4,266 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 482 have associates degrees, 865 have bachelor’s degrees, and 649 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
