Fort Stockton is a city located in Pecos County Texas. Fort Stockton has a 2024 population of 7,994. It is also the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,468 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Stockton is $88,298 with a poverty rate of 29.12%. The median age in Fort Stockton is 33.3 years: 34.1 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Stockton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,577 | 54.88% |
| Two or more races | 2,026 | 24.29% |
| Other race | 1,217 | 14.59% |
| Black or African American | 303 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 155 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,145 | 2.44 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 1,156 | 1.16 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 1,064 | 3.36 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Female | 779 | 2.87 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Male | 146 | 3.58 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 412 | 7.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 341 | 6.5% |
| High School Graduate | 2,020 | 38.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 1,408 | 26.82% |
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 | 3,741 | 3,087 | 419 |
| 2+ Races | 1,310 | 1,171 | 228 |
| White | 1,212 | 1,123 | 216 |
| Other Race | 670 | 382 | 0 |
| Black | 201 | 193 | 52 |
| Asian | 76 | 66 | 66 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,226 | $130,446 | $58,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $138,229 | $62,039 |
| High School Graduate | $51,207 | $75,474 | $38,005 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,821 | $82,831 | $36,450 |
| Some College | $44,219 | $84,706 | $32,050 |
$49,821
Average Earnings
$82,831
Average Male
$36,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.2% of Fort Stockton residents speak only English, while 52.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,276 | 1,974 | 31.45% |
| Other | 1,135 | 767 | 67.58% |
| Multiple | 1,760 | 153 | 8.69% |
| White | 1,155 | 143 | 12.38% |
| Asian | 155 | 120 | 77.42% |
29.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.32%
Male Poverty Rate
30.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is Asian, with 77.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is Multiple, with 8.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.86% |
| High School | 21.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.67% |
| Some College | 11.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.17% |
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,731 | $95,611 |
| Households | $69,688 | $88,298 |
| Married Families | $112,200 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,528 | $70,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
303
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 196 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 6% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 1.7% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.83% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
1%
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
76.27%
Born in Fort Stockton
86.67%
Native Born
13.33%
Foreign Born
6.4%
Non Citizen
6.93%
Naturalized
86.67% of Fort Stockton residents were born in the United States, with 76.27% having been born in Texas. 6.4% 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 | 7,403 | -118 | -1.57% |
| 2028 | 7,521 | -118 | -1.54% |
| 2027 | 7,639 | -119 | -1.53% |
| 2026 | 7,758 | -118 | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 7,876 | -118 | -1.48% |
| 2024 | 7,994 | -119 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 8,113 | -53 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 8,166 | -265 | -3.14% |
| 2021 | 8,431 | -37 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 8,468 | 86 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 8,382 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 8,363 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 8,370 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 8,379 | -149 | -1.75% |
| 2015 | 8,528 | 91 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 8,437 | 70 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 8,367 | 43 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 8,324 | -79 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 8,403 | 49 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 8,354 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,846 | -678 | -7.95% |
| 1990 | 8,524 | -164 | -1.89% |
| 1980 | 8,688 | 405 | 4.89% |
| 1970 | 8,283 | 1,910 | 29.97% |
| 1960 | 6,373 | 1,929 | 43.41% |
| 1950 | 4,444 | 1,150 | 34.91% |
| 1940 | 3,294 | 599 | 22.23% |
| 1930 | 2,695 | -4,708 | -63.6% |