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Pecos, TX


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Pecos, Texas

Pecos, Texas is 72 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 177 miles E of El Paso, Texas. It is in Reeves county. The population of the city is 9,501.

The People and Families of Pecos

In Pecos, about 58% of adults are married. The size of households in Pecos is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pecos had a median family income of $26,376.

Political Inclinations

Among Pecos political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Pecos.

Pecos Housing

Of the housing in Pecos, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Pecos, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pecos Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pecos Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pecos Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pecos Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pecos Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pecos, TX

Comparing Pecos 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
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults12
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
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built42
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78

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