Total Population
172,981
Population
Growth Rate
0.70%
Median Age
34
Diversity Index
82.800
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
60,338
Total Housing Units
70,031
Owner Occupied
40,345
Renter Occupied
19,993
Vacant
9,693
Median Home Value
$195,933
Average Home Value
$262,253
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.45%
Income Projection
Median Household
$58,884 $64,832
Average Household
$81,984 $91,935
Per Capita
$28,700 $32,391
Workforce
Total Businesses
5,567
Total Employed
73,269
Workers 16+
73,113
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
821
Employed
10,032
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
81
Employed
8,583
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
476
Employed
7,375
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
470
Employed
7,342
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
450
Employed
6,272
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
392
Employed
6,177
Some
High School
13,246
Graduated
High School
26,742
Associates
Degree
9,521
Bachelor's
Degree
14,228
Graduate
Degree
6,124
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
54,345
Non-Resident Commuters
18,423
Drive Alone
59,583
Carpooled
9,035
Public
194
Work At Home
2,422
