As of 2025 the population of Pecos County is 14,564. The population is expected to shrink to 14,125 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.61%.
The median age of Pecos County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Pecos County is 80.8, 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 $87,033 and projected to be $92,482 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,698, projected to be $32,223 in 2030. 2.75% of households – 401 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $818,115 and the average disposable income is $69,764.
There are 5,835 housing units in Pecos County; 3,516 are owner-occupied, 1,422 are rented, and 897 are vacant. The average home value is $191,267, with 623 homes built in 2010 or later, and 248 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 625 businesses in Pecos County, employing 5,573 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,897 age 16 and above. 1,071 workers commute into Pecos County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,815 residents both live and work in/around Pecos County. The average travel time is 17.4 minutes. 25.28% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.2% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,969 drive alone, 620 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 133 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 175 residents work from home.
4,213 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 622 have associates degrees, 901 have bachelor’s degrees, and 606 hold a graduate or professional degree.
