As of 2025 the population of Fort Stockton is 8,019. The population is expected to shrink to 7,723 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.75%.
The median age of Fort Stockton residents is 37.
The diversity index of Fort Stockton is 79.3, meaning that there is a 79% 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 $84,495 and projected to be $89,412 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,665, projected to be $33,308 in 2030. 2.67% of households – 214 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $703,286 and the average disposable income is $67,952.
There are 3,367 housing units in Fort Stockton; 1,910 are owner-occupied, 998 are rented, and 459 are vacant. The average home value is $200,494, with 329 homes built in 2010 or later, and 117 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 441 businesses in Fort Stockton, employing 3,793 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,806 age 16 and above. 559 workers commute into Fort Stockton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,236 residents both live and work in/around Fort Stockton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 25.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.43% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,352 drive alone, 315 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 98 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 41 residents work from home.
2,194 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 369 have associates degrees, 494 have bachelor’s degrees, and 416 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
