U.S. County · Profile

Ector County

164.5KTotal Population
183Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+35.81%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ector County has a population of 164,494 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ector County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):63.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Hispanic or Latino63.6%104,618
White60.2%99,025
Some Other Race18.2%29,938
Two or More Races14.6%24,016
Black or African American5.0%8,225
Asian1.2%1,974
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%1,316
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%164

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ector County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,566
5.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,267
10.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.8%
37.4% above national average
Median Age
31.0 years

Income & Poverty

$70,566Median Household Income
$34,267Per Capita Income
15.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,566$92,876
Families$81,404$104,112
Married-couple Families$81,404$91,172
Nonfamily Households$45,492$49,131

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ector County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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