Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fort Stockton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,278

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

76.5%6,332

White

18.6%1,540

Asian

2.5%208

Black

2.2%182

Two or More

0.2%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%366

High School Diploma

34.9%1,910

Some College (<1 yr)

10%548

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%891

Associate's Degree

4.5%247

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%451

Master's Degree

4%218

Professional Degree

2.2%123

Doctorate

1.7%93

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,600

Median Renti

$974

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%2,220

Renter-Occupied

30.4%969

Total Units

3,550

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

225

$750–$1,000

201

$1,000–$1,250

181

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

103

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%54

2010–2019

12.4%440

2000–2009

8.5%300

1990–1999

5.9%211

1980–1989

11.4%406

1970–1979

21.6%766

1960–1969

17.4%619

1950–1959

15.5%550

1940–1949

4%141

1939 or earlier

1.8%63

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.3%1,733

Utility Gas

44.7%1,424

Solar

0.5%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,784

Mean Household Incomei

$102,778

Per Capita Incomei

$39,326

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

3,916

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

156

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers156 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,07613%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

899

India

103

United Kingdom

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

3,815

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

511(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.5%Insured

17.5%Uninsured