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Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos county, is 72 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 221 miles E of El Paso, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 7,846 people lived in Fort Stockton.
In Fort Stockton, about 59% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Fort Stockton without hitting a preschooler.
In 2000, Fort Stockton had a median family income of $30,941.
Fort Stockton residents donated more money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 69% of living spaces in Fort Stockton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.
In Fort Stockton, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Fort Stockton; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Fort Stockton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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