Total Population
170,806
Population
Growth Rate
0.85%
Median Age
34
Diversity Index
82.600
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Ector County, TX
Ector County has been a significant player in the Texas economy as one of the largest oil and petroleum producers for nearly a century. The industry, supplemented by a solid agricultural focus on cattle, poultry and hay, has resulted in a vibrant population dedicated to economic and cultural advancement.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
59,175
Total Housing Units
69,699
Owner Occupied
41,080
Renter Occupied
18,095
Vacant
10,524
Median Home Value
$207,746
Average Home Value
$258,100
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.80%
Income Projection
Median Household
$72,979 $80,987
Average Household
$94,864 $109,423
Per Capita
$32,978 $37,864
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
5,650
Total Employed
73,114
Workers 16+
73,281
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
812
Employed
9,848
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
84
Employed
8,798
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
500
Employed
7,768
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
422
Employed
6,572
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
459
Employed
6,554
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
467
Employed
6,325
Some
High School
12,296
Graduated
High School
25,788
Associates
Degree
9,973
Bachelor's
Degree
13,943
Graduate
Degree
6,499
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
54,244
Non-Resident Commuters
18,583
Drive Alone
59,875
Carpooled
8,868
Public
180
Work At Home
2,482
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
