As of 2024 the population of Ector County is 170,806. The population is expected to grow to 178,194 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.85%.
The median age of Ector County residents is 34.
The diversity index of Ector County is 82.6, meaning that there is a 83% 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 Ector County is $94,864 and projected to be $109,423 in 2029. Per capita income is $32,978, projected to be $37,864 in 2029. 2.81% of households – 4,794 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $798,124 and the average disposable income is $74,414.
There are 69,699 housing units in Ector County; 41,080 are owner-occupied, 18,095 are rented, and 10,524 are vacant. The average home value is $258,100, with 10,415 homes built in 2010 or later, and 502 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,650 businesses in Ector County, employing 73,114 workers and pulling from a labor force of 73,281 age 16 and above. 18,583 workers commute into Ector County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
54,244 residents both live and work in/around Ector County. The average travel time is 26.2 minutes. 3.4% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.41% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 59,875 drive alone, 8,868 carpool, and 180 take public transportation. 1,818 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,482 residents work from home.
33,581 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,973 have associates degrees, 13,943 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,499 hold a graduate or professional degree.
