As of 2025 the population of Ector County is 174,473. The population is expected to grow to 179,131 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.53%.
The median age of Ector County residents is 34.
The diversity index of Ector County is 82.5, 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 $93,395 and projected to be $101,553 in 2030. Per capita income is $32,786, projected to be $35,827 in 2030. 2.52% of households – 4,398 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $713,969 and the average disposable income is $74,489.
There are 70,771 housing units in Ector County; 42,597 are owner-occupied, 18,504 are rented, and 9,670 are vacant. The average home value is $267,454, with 11,886 homes built in 2010 or later, and 528 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,591 businesses in Ector County, employing 72,566 workers and pulling from a labor force of 74,383 age 16 and above. 17,565 workers commute into Ector County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
56,467 residents both live and work in/around Ector County. The average travel time is 25.3 minutes. 3.16% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.55% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 61,309 drive alone, 8,401 carpool, and 156 take public transportation. 1,802 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,696 residents work from home.
35,626 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 10,839 have associates degrees, 14,066 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,393 hold a graduate or professional degree.
