As of 2024 the population of Pecos County is 14,748. The population is expected to shrink to 14,269 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.66%.
The median age of Pecos County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Pecos County is 80.6, 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 $91,854 and projected to be $102,210 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,671, projected to be $34,917 in 2029. 2.52% of households – 371 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $947,548 and the average disposable income is $72,950.
There are 5,825 housing units in Pecos County; 3,475 are owner-occupied, 1,396 are rented, and 954 are vacant. The average home value is $175,908, with 529 homes built in 2010 or later, and 249 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 635 businesses in Pecos County, employing 5,707 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,976 age 16 and above. 988 workers commute into Pecos County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,979 residents both live and work in/around Pecos County. The average travel time is 14.7 minutes. 29.2% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.81% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,328 drive alone, 378 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 153 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 117 residents work from home.
3,939 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 613 have associates degrees, 816 have bachelor’s degrees, and 525 hold a graduate or professional degree.
