The Town FilesPecos County, Texas
14,896 people. The median home is worth $165,700 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $72,750.
Towns in Pecos County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stockton | 8,466 | $199,600 | $84,784 | 34.4 |
| Iraan | 1,055 | $94,700 | $43,490 | 41.8 |
People and housing
| Pecos County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $918 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,750 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
5,372 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,712 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 901 storm events in Pecos County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Pecos County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| September 9, 2011 | Fire | DR-4029: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).