As of 2024 the population of Fort Stockton is 8,142. The population is expected to shrink to 7,847 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.74%.
The median age of Fort Stockton residents is 37.
The diversity index of Fort Stockton is 79.1, meaning that there is a 79% 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 Fort Stockton is $90,167 and projected to be $100,728 in 2029. Per capita income is $32,294, projected to be $36,991 in 2029. 2.68% of households – 218 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $873,533 and the average disposable income is $71,925.
There are 3,369 housing units in Fort Stockton; 1,893 are owner-occupied, 985 are rented, and 491 are vacant. The average home value is $193,290, with 285 homes built in 2010 or later, and 107 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 440 businesses in Fort Stockton, employing 3,508 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,816 age 16 and above. 554 workers commute into Fort Stockton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,253 residents both live and work in/around Fort Stockton. The average travel time is 13.2 minutes. 30.31% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.75% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,436 drive alone, 219 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 124 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 37 residents work from home.
2,055 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 331 have associates degrees, 492 have bachelor’s degrees, and 296 hold a graduate or professional degree.
