Welcome to Reeves County

Reeves County

Reeves County

  • 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

Major Towns

School Districts

Reeves County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Reeves County is 11,913. The population is expected to shrink to 11,804 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.18%.

The median age of Reeves County residents is 36.

The diversity index of Reeves County is 71.2, meaning that there is a 71% 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 $74,800 and projected to be $81,553 in 2030. Per capita income is $26,582, projected to be $29,429 in 2030. 1.25% of households – 149 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $538,942 and the average disposable income is $60,416.

There are 5,143 housing units in Reeves County; 2,913 are owner-occupied, 1,296 are rented, and 934 are vacant. The average home value is $179,844, with 812 homes built in 2010 or later, and 222 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 525 businesses in Reeves County, employing 5,153 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,721 age 16 and above. 411 workers commute into Reeves County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

5,310 residents both live and work in/around Reeves County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 7.21% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.75% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,716 drive alone, 740 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 188 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 77 residents work from home.

3,362 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 523 have associates degrees, 496 have bachelor’s degrees, and 109 hold a graduate or professional degree.