Pecos, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2022 Population
    14,118
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2022 Median Age
    35.4
    3.54% 1-year decrease
    2022 Poverty Rate
    20.8%
    20.2% 1-year increase
    2022 Median Household Income
    $57,329
    7.26% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $108,900
    11% 1-year growth
    2022 Employed Population
    6,370
    3.56% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Pecos, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    89.3% of the residents in Pecos, TX are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Pecos, TX was $108,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

    Most people in Pecos, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Pecos, TX was 2 cars per household.

    Pecos, TX borders Carlsbad-Artesia, NM.

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    Population & Diversity

    Pecos, TX is home to a population of 14.1k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.2% of Pecos, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.43k people).

    In 2022, there were 1.55 times more White (Hispanic) residents (4.62k people) in Pecos, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.99k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.89k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    89.3%
    2022 Citizenship
    87.8%
    2021 Citizenship

    As of 2022, 89.3% of Pecos, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pecos, TX was 87.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pecos, TX
    1. White (Hispanic)
      4.62k ± 666
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.99k ± 283
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      2.89k ± 764
    74.9%
    Hispanic Population
    10.6k people

    In 2022, there were 1.55 times more White (Hispanic) residents (4.62k people) in Pecos, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.99k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.89k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    74.9% of the people in Pecos, TX are hispanic (10.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pecos, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    17.2%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    2.43k people
    17.9%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    2.63k people

    As of 2022, 17.2% of Pecos, TX residents (2.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pecos, TX was 17.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      143 ± 121
    2. Vietnam
      86 ± 59
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      84 ± 77

    Pecos, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pecos, TX.

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    Health

    83.4% of the population of Pecos, TX has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 9.21% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.63% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.8% were men and 42.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,657 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

    Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.8% were men and 42.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    16.6%
    Uninsured
    38.6%
    Employer Coverage
    18.5%
    Medicaid
    9.21%
    Medicare
    14.4%
    Non-Group
    2.63%
    Military or VA

    Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pecos, TX declined by 15.5% from 19.6% to 16.6%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pecos, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Pecos, TX employs 6.37k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Pecos, TX were Construction (1,082 people), Retail Trade (977 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (873 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,304), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,155), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($81,084).

    Employment

    Occupations

    6.37k
    2022 Value
    ± 771
    −3.56%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.7%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pecos, TX declined at a rate of −3.56%, from 6.61k employees to 6.37k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pecos, TX, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,280 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (720 people), and Transportation Occupations (523 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pecos, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    6.37k
    2022 Value
    ± 771
    −3.56%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.7%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pecos, TX declined at a rate of −3.56%, from 6.61k employees to 6.37k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pecos, TX, are Construction (1,082 people), Retail Trade (977 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (873 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pecos, TX, though some of these residents may live in Pecos, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,210
    Median earning men ± $9,976
    $28,411
    Median earning women ± $6,838

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($82,992), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,997), and Public Administration ($57,083).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,333), Wholesale Trade ($77,578), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,577).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 24
      Transportation and Warehousing
    2. 20
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. 19
      Accommodation and Food Services

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $98.9k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $57.1k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $23.5k
      Accommodation and Food Services

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Pecos, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Pecos, TX was $108,900 in 2022, which is 0.327 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $98,100 to $108,900, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Pecos, TX is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Pecos, TX have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pecos, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $108,900
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$7,607
    $3,101
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$495

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pecos, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pecos, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.6%
    Homeownership
    2022
    63.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2022

    In 2022, 74.6% of the housing units in Pecos, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pecos, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,329
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,396
    4.16k
    Number of Households
    ± 577

    In 2022, the median household income of the 4.16k households in Pecos, TX grew to $57,329 from the previous year's value of $53,448.

    The following chart displays the households in Pecos, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Pecos, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2022
    1. Drove Alone (77.9%)
    2. Carpooled (19.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (1.38%)

    In 2022, 77.9% of workers in Pecos, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19.6%) and those who worked at home (1.38%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Pecos, TX have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Pecos, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Pecos, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Pecos, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pecos, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pecos, TX (2.71k out of 13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pecos, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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