Escobares is a city located in Starr County Texas. Escobares has a 2024 population of 2,558. Escobares is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,578 in 2020.
The average household income in Escobares is $47,226 with a poverty rate of 47.6%. The median age in Escobares is 30.9 years: 27.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Escobares was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,325 | 51.7% |
| White | 800 | 31.21% |
| Other race | 438 | 17.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 743 | 3.44 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 352 | 3.91 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 205 | 4.63 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 178 | 1.16 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
4.09
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 14.71% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 3.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 3.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 0.94% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 23.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 33.48% |
| Some College | 318 | 19.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,574 | 804 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 842 | 402 | 50 |
| Other Race | 215 | 118 | 6 |
| White | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 5.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,208 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,250 | $24,135 | $8,929 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,348 | $11,607 | $12,500 |
| Overall | $17,060 | $23,833 | $15,694 |
| Some College | $25,802 | $28,050 | $25,263 |
$17,060
Average Earnings
$23,833
Average Male
$15,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
5.07% of Escobares residents speak only English, while 94.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 94.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,539 | 1,215 | 47.85% |
| Multiple | 1,325 | 773 | 58.34% |
| Other | 438 | 227 | 51.83% |
| White | 24 | 5 | 20.83% |
47.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.57%
Male Poverty Rate
53.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Escobares is Multiple, with 58.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Escobares is White, with 20.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.75% |
| High School | 37.2% |
| Some College | 27.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 82.89% |
| Female Employed | 34.66% |
| Male Employed | 33.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,932 | $48,724 |
| Households | $29,420 | $47,226 |
| Married Families | $48,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,932 | $39,481 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.01% |
| White | 7 | 1.16% |
| Other Race | 7 | 2.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.06%
Born in Escobares
63.36%
Native Born
36.64%
Foreign Born
25.75%
Non Citizen
10.89%
Naturalized
63.36% of Escobares residents were born in the United States, with 58.06% having been born in Texas. 25.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,533 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 2,538 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 2,543 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 2,548 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 2,553 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 2,558 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 2,563 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,562 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 2,571 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,578 | -69 | -2.61% |
| 2019 | 2,647 | 10 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,637 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 2,632 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 2,621 | 36 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 2,585 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 2,570 | 17 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 2,553 | 18 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 2,535 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,530 | 20 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 2,510 | 0 | 0% |