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Reeves County

Reeves County website

  • Population: 14,748; (2020 Census)
  • County seat: Pecos
  • Reeves County, founded in 1883, was named for George R. Reeves, a Texas state legislator and colonel in the Confederate Army. 

American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile

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Reeves County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Reeves County is 11,954. The population is expected to shrink to 11,907 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.08%.

The median age of Reeves County residents is 36.

The diversity index of Reeves County is 71.5, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Reeves County is $83,273 and projected to be $93,316 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,402, projected to be $34,578 in 2031. 2.69% of households – 321 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $591,670 and the average disposable income is $67,246.

There are 5,226 housing units in Reeves County; 2,933 are owner-occupied, 1,323 are rented, and 970 are vacant. The average home value is $194,877, with 949 homes built in 2010 or later, and 204 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 554 businesses in Reeves County, employing 5,188 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,378 age 16 and above. 360 workers commute into Reeves County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

5,018 residents both live and work in/around Reeves County. The average travel time is 18.0 minutes. 8.83% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.71% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,305 drive alone, 708 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 203 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 162 residents work from home.

3,463 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 341 have associates degrees, 479 have bachelor’s degrees, and 189 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09