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Population Review

Presidio County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 191st-largest in Texas

The population of Presidio County, Texas is 6,043 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 191st-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $29,014, the median home value is $123,100, and the median age is 42.0.

The population of Presidio County has declined 27.8% since 2010 (7,875 → 5,686), a -2.30% annualized rate.

Presidio County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,043

Population

-2.30%

Annual growth

2

People / sq mi

$29,014

Median Income

$123,100

Median Home Value

Presidio County covers 3,855 sq mi of land at 1.6 people per square mile.

About Presidio County, TX

The poverty rate is what most separates Presidio County from the typical county: 33.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 6,043 residents, Presidio County is a county in Texas.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $29,014, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 33.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $123,100, with typical rent around $445.

Roughly 20.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.1%, and the average commute runs about 10 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Presidio County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Presidio County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Presidio County had a population of 7,875 in 2010 and 5,686 in 2024, a -27.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,875 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -2.28%.

2010 · 8K20102024
Presidio County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

5,686

Population (2024)

7,875

Population (2010)

7,875

Peak (2010)

-2.28%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20107,875
20117,754
20127,614
20137,383
20147,189
20157,048
20167,113
20177,044
20186,764
20196,612
20206,107
20216,113
20225,970
20235,776
20245,686

Race & Ethnicity

White36.9%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

48.2%

Female

51.8%

Male

21.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.3%
5–9
13.4%
10–14
3.2%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
4.1%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
10.3%
55–59
9.4%
60–64
4.0%
65–74
11.9%
75–84
8.3%
85+
1.4%

Children (under 15): 23.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$29,014$-47,278 vs state
Mean household income$52,927
Per-capita income$22,463
Poverty rate33.9%+23.4% vs state
Unemployment rate6.5%
Employment-to-population51.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
25.1%
Construction
14.0%
Public administration
11.3%
Agriculture
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.6%
Education & health care
5.0%

The largest employment sector in Presidio County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

8.1%

Carpool

65.0%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

9.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$123,100$-137,300 vs state

Median home value

$445

Median rent

74.4%

Homeownership rate

3,380

Total housing units

69.2%

Occupied

30.8%

Vacant

25.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

73.3%

With health insurance

84.9%

With broadband internet

17.7%

Foreign-born

2.9%

Veterans (18+)

21.1%

With a disability

29.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

66.1%

High School+

20.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Presidio County, Texas has a population of 6,043 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 191st-largest county in Texas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Presidio County has declined 27.8% since 2010 (7,875 → 5,686), a -2.30% annualized rate.

The median household income in Presidio County, Texas is $29,014, with mean (average) household income of $52,927 and per-capita income of $22,463. 33.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Presidio County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (36.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Presidio County, Texas is 42.0 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

The median home value in Presidio County is $123,100 and median monthly rent is $445. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,380 total housing units, 30.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Presidio County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Presidio County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.