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Eagle Pass, Texas

Introduction to Eagle Pass, Texas

Eagle Pass, Texas, in Maverick county, is 102 miles NW of Laredo, Texas (center to center) and 131 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. The city has a population of 22,413.

Eagle Pass History

Eagle Pass was the first settlement of the United States on the Rio Grande. It was originally called Camp Eagle Pass and served as Texas militia’s temporary outpost during the Mexican-American War. The United States Army established Fort Duncan in March, 1849, which was a few miles upstream from Camp Eagle Pass. Captain Sidney Burbank supervised the building of the fort, and it was named after Colonel James Duncan who fought valiantly in the Mexican War. Once the war was over, trade flourished in the region under the protection of the fort.

Eagle Pass and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Duncan
  • Lucky Eagle Casino
  • Maverick County Courthouse
  • Shopping Center de las Aguilas
  • Eagle Pass Golf Course
  • Fort Duncan Museum

Things To Do In Eagle Pass

Those who love fishing can check out opportunities for hooking catfish at Rio Grande. One can also hunt for upland game birds and white-tailed deer in the area. The Kickapoo Indians have a 125-acre reservation eight miles south of Eagle Pass. The reservation has the Lucky Eagle Casino and several restaurants operated by the tribe.

Eagle Pass Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Laredo International Airport.

Eagle Pass Higher Education

Southwest Texas Junior College, Texas A & M International University, and Laredo Community College offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

Eagle Pass strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEagle Pass Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Eagle Pass Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Eagle Pass Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eagle Pass, TX

Comparing Eagle Pass to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime56

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