Pecos County, Texas

Pecos County: County in Texas, United States

About

Pecos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,507 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,718 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Stockton. The county was created 150 years ago in 1874.

Pecos County locator map
Location of Pecos County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Pecos County

Population : 15,718 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Pecos
Area : 12341 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.02%
Land as percent of area : 99.98%
Named for : Pecos River
Altitude : 3,176 feet / 968 meters
Capital : Fort Stockton
Establishment : January 01, 1875
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 00:05:19 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.34% (2010-2020)
Pecos county courthouse image
Pecos county courthouse
Pecos county courthouse image
Pecos county courthouse image

Geography

Pecos County is located at 30°46'52"N 102°43'25"W (30.7810600, -102.7235700). It has 7 neighbors: Jeff Davis County, Terrell County, Crockett County, Brewster County, Crane County, Reeves County and Ward County.

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The largest city of Pecos County is Fort Stockton with a population of 8,373. Other cities include and Iraan population 1,221. See all Pecos County cities & populated places.

Pecos County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pecos County.

City Name Population Title
Fort Stockton 8,373 City in Texas
Iraan 1,221 City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

Pecos County has 7 neighbours.

  • Fort Stockton

Demographics

The population of Pecos County increased by 1.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,507 - census
2011 15,643 0.87% estimation process
2012 15,568 -0.48% estimation process
2013 15,660 0.59% estimation process
2014 15,828 1.06% estimation process
2015 16,030 1.26% estimation process
2016 15,881 -0.94% estimation process
2017 15,634 -1.58% estimation process
2018 15,709 0.48% estimation process
2019 15,823 0.72% estimation process
2020 15,718 -0.67% estimation process

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