Fort Bliss, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fort Bliss, Texas is 12,009 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 237th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $55,267, the median home value is -, and the median age is 21.7.
12,009
Population
671
People / sq mi
$55,267
Median Income
-
Median Home Value
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Fort Bliss covers 17.9 sq mi of land at 671 people per square mile.
About Fort Bliss, TX
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fort Bliss: 0.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 12,009 residents, Fort Bliss is a city in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,267, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.1%, above the national 12.4%.
Roughly 30.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 9.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.4% |
| Black or African American | 18.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$55,267
Median Household Income
$20,784
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
-
Median Home Value
$1,624
Median Rent
0.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.7%
High School+
30.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
61.3%
Public Transit
9.4%
Work From Home
14.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
73.1%
Foreign Born
81.9%
Non-English at Home
25.0%
Veterans
7.8%
With Disability
94.9%
Health Insurance
99.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.4% |
| Public Administration | 18.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.9% |
| Construction | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Bliss, Texas has a population of 12,009 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 237th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Fort Bliss, Texas is $55,267, with 15.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fort Bliss, Texas is -, with median monthly rent at $1,624 and a homeownership rate of 0.0%.
The median age in Fort Bliss, Texas is 21.7 years. The population is 59.3% male and 40.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.