Fabens is a CDP located in El Paso County Texas. Fabens has a 2024 population of 4,811. Fabens is currently declining at a rate of -4.86% annually but its population has increased by 7.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Fabens is $52,199 with a poverty rate of 22.94%. The median age in Fabens is 45.3 years: 41.4 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fabens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,424 | 51.53% |
| White | 1,451 | 30.85% |
| Other race | 803 | 17.07% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,797 | 2.62 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 792 | 3.54 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 638 | 1.32 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 255 | 3.25 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 112 | 2.07 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 342 | 9.65% |
| Associates Degree | 486 | 13.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 6.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 926 | 26.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,073 | 30.29% |
| Some College | 360 | 10.16% |
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 | 3,413 | 1,998 | 355 |
| 2+ Races | 1,810 | 825 | 202 |
| Other Race | 642 | 457 | 11 |
| White | 82 | 82 | 1 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,942 | $0 | $26,377 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,189 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,811 | $42,123 | $22,426 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,261 | $21,130 | $12,245 |
| Overall | $26,138 | $32,075 | $20,926 |
| Some College | $24,805 | $0 | $30,536 |
$26,138
Average Earnings
$32,075
Average Male
$20,926
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
13.53% of Fabens residents speak only English, while 86.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 86.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,574 | 1,042 | 22.78% |
| Multiple | 2,424 | 742 | 30.61% |
| Other | 803 | 83 | 10.34% |
| White | 82 | 1 | 1.22% |
22.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.52%
Male Poverty Rate
22.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fabens is Multiple, with 30.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fabens is White, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.82% |
| Some College | 16.55% |
| High School | 11.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.75% |
| Female Employed | 16.35% |
| Male Employed | 14.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,110 | $63,825 |
| Households | $42,524 | $52,199 |
| Married Families | $70,130 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,786 | $31,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
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
129
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94 | 2.49% |
| White | 85 | 7.07% |
| Native American | 26 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
59.01%
Born in Fabens
61.63%
Native Born
38.37%
Foreign Born
24.53%
Non Citizen
13.84%
Naturalized
61.63% of Fabens residents were born in the United States, with 59.01% having been born in Texas. 24.53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,811 | -246 | -4.86% |
| 2023 | 5,057 | -246 | -4.64% |
| 2022 | 5,303 | -157 | -2.88% |
| 2021 | 5,460 | 998 | 22.37% |
| 2020 | 4,462 | -1,274 | -22.21% |
| 2019 | 5,736 | -210 | -3.53% |
| 2018 | 5,946 | -257 | -4.14% |
| 2017 | 6,203 | -965 | -13.46% |
| 2016 | 7,168 | -678 | -8.64% |
| 2015 | 7,846 | -436 | -5.26% |
| 2014 | 8,282 | 192 | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 8,090 | -370 | -4.37% |
| 2012 | 8,460 | 382 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 8,078 | -179 | -2.17% |
| 2010 | 8,257 | 0 | 0% |