Eagle Pass, TX

Home to one of the largest bilingual communities along the U.S.- Mexico Border, Eagle Pass offers plenty of opportunities for business and growth. Its strategic location makes Eagle Pass the fastest route between San Antonio and major trade locations in Mexico such as Monterrey and Nava (with the largest brewery of its kind in the world). While the population within city limits is 29,343 the metropolitan area is approximately 250,000 comprised of two states and two countries. The city benefits by having a young workforce and plenty of land for growth.

Eagle Pass has two institutions of higher learning, Sul Ross University and Southwest Texas Junior College. Together they create a pipeline that consistently develops a capable workforce and provides Eagle Pass young knowledgeable professionals.

Business Climate

Eagle Pass sits on the transportation corridor that connects major trade ports in Mexico like Monterrey and Nava into U.S cities like San Antonio and Houston making it ideal for logistics and international trade organizations. Additionally, one of the strongest sectors is the retail industry driven mainly by Mexican consumers who cross daily to shop and buy American products.

Population

Total Population

28,129

Population
Growth Rate

0.10%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

69.500

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing & Income

Households

9,771

Total Housing Units

10,740


Owner Occupied

5,661

Renter Occupied

4,110

Vacant

969

Median Home Value

$212,455


Average Home Value

$222,862

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.27%

Income Projection

Median Household

$55,874 $62,653


Average Household

$68,462 $75,127


Per Capita

$24,227 $27,104

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,076

Total Employed

13,018

Workers 16+

11,083

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

3,489

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

140

Employed

2,476

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

199

Employed

1,800

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

111

Employed

1,562

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

92

Employed

1,367

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

61

Employed

797

Some
High School

2,119

Graduated
High School

3,938

Associates
Degree

1,538

Bachelor's
Degree

3,119

Graduate
Degree

1,236

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

9,748

Non-Resident Commuters

1,065

Drive Alone

8,985

Carpooled

1,013

Public

0

Work At Home

649

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Taxes