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

27,828

Population
Growth Rate

0.00%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

69.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

9,635

Total Housing Units

10,641


Owner Occupied

5,694

Renter Occupied

3,941

Vacant

1,006

Median Home Value

$203,128


Average Home Value

$212,638

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.02%

Income Projection

Median Household

$50,064 $58,729


Average Household

$64,677 $70,001


Per Capita

$22,585 $24,958

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,061

Total Employed

13,504

Workers 16+

11,495

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

3,422

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

139

Employed

2,503

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

195

Employed

2,212

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

112

Employed

1,516

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

94

Employed

1,321

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

61

Employed

838

Some
High School

1,919

Graduated
High School

3,965

Associates
Degree

1,434

Bachelor's
Degree

3,386

Graduate
Degree

1,079

Average Commute Time

20 min.



Resident Commuters

9,873

Non-Resident Commuters

1,303

Drive Alone

9,553

Carpooled

1,023

Public

0

Work At Home

582

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Taxes