Ector County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 167,931 with a growth rate of 2.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ector County, Texas is the 32nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 137,060 and has seen a growth of 22.52% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 185,116 | 3,437 | 1.89% |
| 2028 | 181,679 | 3,437 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 178,242 | 3,437 | 1.97% |
| 2026 | 174,805 | 3,437 | 2.01% |
| 2025 | 171,368 | 3,437 | 2.05% |
| 2024 | 167,931 | 3,437 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 164,494 | 3,437 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 161,057 | 299 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 160,758 | -4,732 | -2.86% |
| 2020 | 165,490 | -714 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 166,204 | 4,345 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 161,859 | 5,036 | 3.21% |
| 2017 | 156,823 | -925 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 157,748 | -2,111 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 159,859 | 5,306 | 3.43% |
| 2014 | 154,553 | 4,924 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 149,629 | 5,157 | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 144,472 | 4,841 | 3.47% |
| 2011 | 139,631 | 2,571 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 137,060 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 118,934 | 3,560 | 3.09% |
| 1980 | 115,374 | 23,569 | 25.67% |
| 1970 | 91,805 | 810 | 0.89% |
| 1960 | 90,995 | 48,893 | 116.13% |
| 1950 | 42,102 | 27,051 | 179.73% |
| 1940 | 15,051 | 11,093 | 280.27% |
| 1930 | 3,958 | 3,198 | 420.79% |
| 1920 | 760 | -418 | -35.48% |
| 1910 | 1,178 | 797 | 209.19% |
| 1900 | 381 | 157 | 70.09% |
| 1890 | 224 | -184,892 | -99.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,032 | 53.33% |
| Two or more races | 33,497 | 20.52% |
| Other race | 31,146 | 19.08% |
| Black or African American | 8,298 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 2,010 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 1,161 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.04% |
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 | 62,422 | 2.58 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 28,269 | 3.46 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 20,575 | 1.2 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 9,499 | 2.94 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 4,079 | 2.67 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,084 | 12.32% |
| Associates Degree | 7,940 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,234 | 11.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,092 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 29,882 | 30.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,858 | 10.05% |
| Some College | 21,979 | 22.41% |
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 | 55,700 | 38,526 | 6,059 |
| White | 34,501 | 30,711 | 7,796 |
| 2+ Races | 19,298 | 13,702 | 2,094 |
| Other Race | 17,244 | 11,260 | 2,162 |
| Black | 4,908 | 4,476 | 1,134 |
| Asian | 1,425 | 1,174 | 874 |
| Native American | 793 | 536 | 122 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,174 | $59,527 | $57,993 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,063 | $73,402 | $66,875 |
| High School Graduate | $51,369 | $59,888 | $38,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,295 | $51,297 | $26,576 |
| Overall | $52,521 | $60,761 | $38,991 |
| Some College | $50,412 | $71,894 | $37,007 |
$52,521
Average Earnings
$60,761
Average Male
$38,991
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.32% of Ector County, Texas residents speak only English, while 46.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 100,852 | 19,536 | 19.37% |
| Other | 31,027 | 6,545 | 21.09% |
| Multiple | 33,213 | 6,530 | 19.66% |
| White | 48,303 | 3,750 | 7.76% |
| Black | 7,947 | 1,192 | 15% |
| Native | 1,137 | 99 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 1,821 | 57 | 3.13% |
15.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.5%
Male Poverty Rate
18.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ector County, Texas is Other, with 21.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ector County, Texas is Asian, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.47% |
| High School | 11.75% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.86% |
| Female Employed | 5.61% |
| Male Employed | 5.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,095 | $103,314 |
| Households | $71,031 | $92,177 |
| Married Families | $105,607 | $123,394 |
| Non Families | $45,853 | $62,534 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,461
Number of Veterans
4,850
Male Veterans
611
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,014 |
| Vietnam | 1,449 |
| First Gulf War | 1,228 |
| Korea | 191 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,979 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,203 |
| 75+ | 878 |
| 18 to 34 | 830 |
| 55 to 64 | 571 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,690 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 2,064 | 3.1% |
| Other Race | 794 | 3.87% |
| 2+ Races | 741 | 3.34% |
| Black | 182 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 41 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
65.12%
Born in Ector County, Texas
83.43%
Native Born
16.57%
Foreign Born
10.18%
Non Citizen
6.38%
Naturalized
83.43% of Ector County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 65.12% having been born in Texas. 10.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.