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 151 years ago in 1874.
County Snapshot
Pecos County at a glance
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Fort StocktonPopulation 8,373
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.7811,-102.7236 |
| Named for | Pecos River |
| Altitude | 3,176 feet / 968 meters |
| Capital | Fort Stockton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:15:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.34% (2010-2020) |
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 |
Official website of Pecos County
Official Website- 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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|---|---|---|
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| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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