Pearsall is a city located in Frio County Texas. Pearsall has a 2024 population of 9,001. It is also the county seat of Frio County. Pearsall is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,781 in 2020.
The average household income in Pearsall is $57,652 with a poverty rate of 24.44%. The median age in Pearsall is 33 years: 31.2 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearsall was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,458 | 39.11% |
| Two or more races | 3,445 | 38.97% |
| Other race | 1,579 | 17.86% |
| Black or African American | 318 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,859 | 2.77 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 1,135 | 3.28 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 962 | 1.17 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 535 | 4.48 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 227 | 2.93 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,005 | 18% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 2.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 348 | 6.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 0.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,235 | 40.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 926 | 16.59% |
| Some College | 880 | 15.76% |
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 | 4,689 | 2,871 | 243 |
| 2+ Races | 2,019 | 1,140 | 163 |
| Other Race | 877 | 513 | 13 |
| White | 487 | 432 | 114 |
| Black | 257 | 199 | 27 |
| Native American | 23 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,667 | $52,656 | $54,142 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,634 | $38,644 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,738 | $29,081 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $34,463 | $37,406 | $26,851 |
| Some College | $28,613 | $28,160 | $35,125 |
$34,463
Average Earnings
$37,406
Average Male
$26,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.25% of Pearsall residents speak only English, while 53.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,119 | 1,682 | 23.63% |
| Multiple | 3,350 | 944 | 28.18% |
| White | 540 | 252 | 46.67% |
| Other | 1,539 | 225 | 14.62% |
24.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.18%
Male Poverty Rate
27.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearsall is White, with 46.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearsall is Other, with 14.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.75% |
| High School | 17.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.16% |
| Some College | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.88% |
| Female Employed | 14.22% |
| Male Employed | 6.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,872 | $61,875 |
| Households | $45,293 | $57,652 |
| Married Families | $67,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,134 | $43,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 154 | 2.66% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 3.69% |
| White | 93 | 3.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
78.43%
Born in Pearsall
87.63%
Native Born
12.37%
Foreign Born
9.57%
Non Citizen
2.81%
Naturalized
87.63% of Pearsall residents were born in the United States, with 78.43% having been born in Texas. 9.57% 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 | 9,276 | 55 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 9,221 | 55 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 9,166 | 55 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 9,111 | 55 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 9,056 | 55 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 9,001 | 55 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 8,946 | 120 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 8,826 | 63 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 8,763 | -18 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 8,781 | -1,771 | -16.78% |
| 2019 | 10,552 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 10,549 | 134 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 10,415 | 109 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 10,306 | 94 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 10,212 | 207 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 10,005 | 254 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 9,751 | 256 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 9,495 | 206 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 9,289 | 111 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 9,178 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,157 | 233 | 3.37% |
| 1990 | 6,924 | -459 | -6.22% |
| 1980 | 7,383 | 1,838 | 33.15% |
| 1970 | 5,545 | 588 | 11.86% |
| 1960 | 4,957 | 476 | 10.62% |
| 1950 | 4,481 | 1,317 | 41.62% |
| 1940 | 3,164 | 628 | 24.76% |
| 1930 | 2,536 | -6,740 | -72.66% |