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

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Reeves County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Reeves County is 13,230. The population is expected to shrink to 13,190 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.06%.

The median age of Reeves County residents is 37.

The diversity index of Reeves County is 70.5, 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 $77,954 and projected to be $90,420 in 2029. Per capita income is $26,169, projected to be $30,366 in 2029. 0.57% of households – 75 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $514,991 and the average disposable income is $64,729.

There are 5,136 housing units in Reeves County; 2,872 are owner-occupied, 1,303 are rented, and 961 are vacant. The average home value is $173,581, with 634 homes built in 2010 or later, and 173 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 541 businesses in Reeves County, employing 5,957 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,255 age 16 and above. 383 workers commute into Reeves County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

5,872 residents both live and work in/around Reeves County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 5.52% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.28% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,873 drive alone, 1,231 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 72 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 79 residents work from home.

3,421 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 686 have associates degrees, 820 have bachelor’s degrees, and 213 hold a graduate or professional degree.