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.

Eagle Pass, TX

Population

Total Population

28,423

Population
Growth Rate

0.18%

Median Age

34

Diversity Index

67.900

Housing & Income

Households

9,507

Total Housing Units

10,478


Owner Occupied

5,432

Renter Occupied

4,076

Vacant

971

Median Home Value

$137,836


Average Home Value

$152,407

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.81%

Income Projection

Median Household

$50,847 $55,704


Average Household

$62,506 $71,044


Per Capita

$21,001 $24,125

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,067

Total Employed

12,795

Workers 16+

11,859

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

3,088

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

206

Employed

2,422

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

119

Employed

2,067

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

108

Employed

1,448

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

90

Employed

1,277

2022 General Merchandise Businesses

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Businesses

24

Employed

874

Some
High School

2,248

Graduated
High School

3,456

Associates
Degree

1,520

Bachelor's
Degree

2,517

Graduate
Degree

809

Average Commute Time

22 min.



Resident Commuters

10,208

Non-Resident Commuters

1,320

Drive Alone

10,014

Carpooled

1,110

Public

0

Work At Home

371

Taxes