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 $82,413 with a poverty rate of 28.41%. The median age in Fort Stockton is 34.5 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Stockton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,544 | 65.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,486 | 17.68% |
| Other race | 962 | 11.45% |
| Black or African American | 343 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,147 | 2.46 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 1,185 | 3.37 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 1,036 | 1.11 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 779 | 2.64 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 147 | 3.56 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 548 | 10.08% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 5.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 273 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,912 | 35.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 8.22% |
| Some College | 1,559 | 28.67% |
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 | 3,709 | 2,838 | 320 |
| White | 1,409 | 1,326 | 264 |
| 2+ Races | 980 | 892 | 141 |
| Other Race | 535 | 299 | 0 |
| Black | 249 | 232 | 70 |
| Asian | 43 | 27 | 27 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 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 62.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,104 | $102,875 | $51,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,154 | $134,081 | $62,946 |
| High School Graduate | $39,386 | $51,016 | $38,004 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,609 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,420 | $71,076 | $32,478 |
| Some College | $45,566 | $85,354 | $32,168 |
$42,420
Average Earnings
$71,076
Average Male
$32,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.77% of Fort Stockton residents speak only English, while 49.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,170 | 2,072 | 33.58% |
| Other | 882 | 591 | 67.01% |
| White | 1,356 | 113 | 8.33% |
| Multiple | 1,197 | 112 | 9.36% |
28.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.7%
Male Poverty Rate
28.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is Other, with 67.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Stockton is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.6% |
| High School | 20.91% |
| Some College | 10.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.15% |
| Female Employed | 15.44% |
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,950 | $84,703 |
| Households | $65,657 | $82,413 |
| Married Families | $96,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,029 | $72,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
363
Number of Veterans
299
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 209 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 2.11% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 6.83% |
| Other Race | 14 | 2.34% |
| Islander | 8 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
77.52%
Born in Fort Stockton
89.21%
Native Born
10.79%
Foreign Born
4.08%
Non Citizen
6.71%
Naturalized
89.21% of Fort Stockton residents were born in the United States, with 77.52% having been born in Texas. 4.08% 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% |