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

28,085

Population
Growth Rate

-0.21%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

69.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

Households

9,495

Total Housing Units

10,498


Owner Occupied

5,601

Renter Occupied

3,894

Vacant

1,003

Median Home Value

$186,471


Average Home Value

$205,379

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.79%

Income Projection

Median Household

$48,977 $56,340


Average Household

$64,015 $74,957


Per Capita

$21,670 $26,105

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,077

Total Employed

13,392

Workers 16+

11,553

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

28

Employed

3,310

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

133

Employed

2,442

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

196

Employed

2,302

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

112

Employed

1,494

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

94

Employed

1,322

2024 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

28

Employed

865

Some
High School

2,018

Graduated
High School

3,884

Associates
Degree

1,224

Bachelor's
Degree

3,596

Graduate
Degree

1,174

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

10,019

Non-Resident Commuters

1,212

Drive Alone

9,667

Carpooled

796

Public

0

Work At Home

676

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Taxes