As of 2026 the population of Fort Stockton is 7,975. The population is expected to shrink to 7,683 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.74%.
The median age of Fort Stockton residents is 37.
The diversity index of Fort Stockton is 79.8, meaning that there is a 80% 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 Fort Stockton is $90,839 and projected to be $98,431 in 2031. Per capita income is $33,559, projected to be $37,328 in 2031. 3.18% of households – 254 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $714,860 and the average disposable income is $73,197.
There are 3,401 housing units in Fort Stockton; 1,916 are owner-occupied, 1,001 are rented, and 484 are vacant. The average home value is $208,051, with 494 homes built in 2010 or later, and 63 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 445 businesses in Fort Stockton, employing 3,642 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,793 age 16 and above. 712 workers commute into Fort Stockton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,062 residents both live and work in/around Fort Stockton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 20.51% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.72% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,369 drive alone, 212 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 169 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 43 residents work from home.
2,319 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 245 have associates degrees, 481 have bachelor’s degrees, and 459 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
