Ector County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ector County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48135
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 897.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 901.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.865301
- Longitude
- -102.542507
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 147,570
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 99,231
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 58,562 | 39.7% |
| Hispanic | 89,010 | 60.3% |
| White | 47,278 | 32.0% |
| Black | 6,601 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,176 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 222 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 236 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 293 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,352 | 44.7% |
| Hispanic | 54,876 | 55.3% |
| White | 36,747 | 37.0% |
| Black | 5,315 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 1,082 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,079 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 133 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 164,654
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,229
- Poverty Rate
- 16.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 26,727
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 79,219 | 48.1% |
| Black | 7,352 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2,015 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 75,047
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 36,023 | 48.0% |
| Republican | 26,439 | 35.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,585 | 16.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 36,795 | 49.0% |
| Female | 38,223 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,482 | 41.9% |
| Hispanic | 39,062 | 52.1% |
| Black | 1,168 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 594 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,694
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 32.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,127 | 48.0% |
| Hispanic | 8,058 | 20.6% |
| Black | 286 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 158 | 26.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,609 | 31.6% |
| Female | 13,080 | 34.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,239 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,405 (17.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 68,899
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $198,846
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,245
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.