Total Population
14,561
Population
Growth Rate
-0.56%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
81.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Pecos County
- Population: 15,193; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Fort Stockton
- Named for the Pecos River, Pecos County was founded in 1871.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Fort Stockton – County Seat
- Iraan
School Districts
- Fort Stockton Independent School District
- Buena Vista Independent School District
- Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District
Pecos County Resources
- Pecos County Offices
- Pecos Economic Development Corporation
- Pecos Chamber of Commerce Women's Division
- Pecos County Appraisal District
- Pecos County - Texas Almanac
- Pecos County - Texas State Historical Association
- City of Fort Stockton
- Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce
- Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation
- The Fort Stockton Pioneer News
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,976
Total Housing Units
5,916
Owner Occupied
3,528
Renter Occupied
1,448
Vacant
940
Median Home Value
$169,437
Average Home Value
$199,270
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.00%
Income Projection
Median Household
$71,166 $79,675
Average Household
$93,595 $101,204
Per Capita
$32,304 $35,673
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
636
Total Employed
5,422
Workers 16+
6,150
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
54
Employed
1,064
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
85
Employed
803
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
90
Employed
797
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
56
Employed
560
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
517
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
40
Employed
453
Some
High School
831
Graduated
High School
3,406
Associates
Degree
482
Bachelor's
Degree
865
Graduate
Degree
649
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
4,941
Non-Resident Commuters
1,190
Drive Alone
5,106
Carpooled
566
Public
0
Work At Home
284
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09