Pecos is a city located in Reeves County Texas. Pecos has a 2024 population of 8,972. It is also the county seat of Reeves County. Pecos is currently declining at a rate of -9.96% annually and its population has decreased by -30.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,942 in 2020.
The average household income in Pecos is $72,167 with a poverty rate of 20.69%. The median age in Pecos is 32.8 years: 31.9 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pecos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,534 | 39.48% |
| Other race | 3,952 | 34.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,601 | 22.65% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 153 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,442 | 3.04 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 1,562 | 3.52 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 1,016 | 1.31 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 665 | 4.59 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 199 | 2.95 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 923 | 13.07% |
| Associates Degree | 435 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 412 | 5.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 1.35% |
| High School Graduate | 2,802 | 39.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,129 | 15.99% |
| Some College | 1,266 | 17.93% |
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 | 5,975 | 4,252 | 409 |
| Other Race | 2,568 | 1,503 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 1,467 | 1,142 | 133 |
| White | 878 | 617 | 75 |
| Black | 167 | 86 | 11 |
| Native American | 75 | 43 | 9 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 11 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 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 asian people with a rate of 45.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,243 | $38,724 | $77,386 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,821 | $122,875 | $62,222 |
| High School Graduate | $29,674 | $48,715 | $26,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,162 | $38,750 | $33,679 |
| Overall | $39,256 | $46,750 | $29,465 |
| Some College | $48,185 | $50,829 | $40,144 |
$39,256
Average Earnings
$46,750
Average Male
$29,465
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.18% of Pecos residents speak only English, while 63.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,345 | 2,087 | 22.33% |
| Other | 3,708 | 927 | 25% |
| Multiple | 2,476 | 190 | 7.67% |
| White | 1,050 | 61 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 50 | 11 | 22% |
| Black | 17 | 8 | 47.06% |
20.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.2%
Male Poverty Rate
22.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pecos is Black, with 47.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pecos is White, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.75% |
| Some College | 22.96% |
| High School | 15.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.85% |
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,500 | $79,701 |
| Households | $56,361 | $72,167 |
| Married Families | $78,116 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,714 | $46,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
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
328
Number of Veterans
328
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 179 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 271 | 3.81% |
| White | 188 | 6.13% |
| Other Race | 95 | 3.16% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 1.72% |
| Black | 12 | 6.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
70.67%
Born in Pecos
79.82%
Native Born
20.18%
Foreign Born
12.12%
Non Citizen
8.06%
Naturalized
79.82% of Pecos residents were born in the United States, with 70.67% having been born in Texas. 12.12% 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 | 4,011 | -992 | -19.83% |
| 2028 | 5,003 | -992 | -16.55% |
| 2027 | 5,995 | -993 | -14.21% |
| 2026 | 6,988 | -992 | -12.43% |
| 2025 | 7,980 | -992 | -11.06% |
| 2024 | 8,972 | -993 | -9.96% |
| 2023 | 9,965 | 52 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 9,913 | -1,289 | -11.51% |
| 2021 | 11,202 | -1,740 | -13.44% |
| 2020 | 12,942 | 12,942 | Infinity |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0% |