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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Eagle Pass, TX 22,881 26,684 27,828 27,832

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 1,829
5-9 1,818
10-14 1,956
15-19 2,182
20-24 2,103
25-29 1,961
30-34 1,683
35-39 1,451
40-44 1,463
45-49 1,515
50-54 1,618
55-59 1,619
60-64 1,579
65-69 1,430
70-74 1,373
75-79 1,022
80-84 658
85+ 568
18+ 20,955
Median Age 36

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Eagle Pass, TX 2025
Total 27,828.00
White Alone 29.85%
Black Alone 0.79%
American Indian Alone 0.74%
Asian Alone 0.45%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.01%
Some Other Race 24.43%
Two or More Races 43.72%
Hispanic Origin 94.87%
Diversity Index 69.30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Eagle Pass, TX 2025 - 2030
Population 0.00%
Households 0.44%
Families 0.33%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 7,033 8,383 9,635 9,847
Housing Units 7,731 9,132 10,641 10,867
Owner Occupied Units 5,694 6,030
Renter Occupied Units 3,941 3,817
Vacant Units 1,006 1,020

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Eagle Pass, TX 2025 2030
Median Home Value $203,128 $250,044
Average Home Value $212,638 $263,864
<$50,000 223 119
$50,000 - $99,999 880 521
$100,000 - $149,999 786 537
$150,000 - $199,999 890 690
$200,000 - $249,999 1,087 1,147
$250,000 - $299,999 812 1,129
$300,000 - $399,999 772 1,395
$400,000 - $499,999 172 327
$500,000 - $749,999 34 71
$1,000,000 + 27 73

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 1,446
2000-2009 2,010
1990-1999 1,425
1980-1989 1,372
1970-1979 1,665
1960-1969 1,022
1950-1959 525
1940-1949 239
1939 or Before 454

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Eagle Pass, TX 2025 2030
Median Household $50,064 $58,729
Average Household $64,677 $70,001
Per Capita $22,585 $24,958

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Eagle Pass, TX 2025
<$15,000 1,899
$15,000 - $24,999 1,023
$25,000 - $34,999 884
$35,000 - $49,999 1,008
$50,000 - $74,999 1,562
$75,000 - $99,999 1,168
$100,000 - $149,999 1,435
$150,000 - $199,999 361
$200,000+ 295

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 11,495
In-County Residents 9,873
Out-of-County Residents 1,303
Drive Alone 9,553
Carpooled 1,023
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 582
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 187
Other 150
Less than 5 minutes 599
5-9 minutes 2,047
10-14 minutes 2,590
15-19 minutes 2,640
20-24 minutes 1,115
25-29 minutes 190
30-34 minutes 526
35-39 minutes 15
40-44 minutes 96
45-59 minutes 328
60-89 minutes 362
90+ minutes 405
Average Travel Time 20

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 13,504
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 6
Mining 0
Utilities 126
Construction 192
Manufacturing 112
Wholesale Trade 219
   
Retail Trade 2,212
   
Transportation/Warehouse 385
Information 156
   
Finance & Insurance 521
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 214
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 589
Legal Services 182
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 94
Educational Services 3,422
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,503
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 91
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,516
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 296
Auto Repair/Maintenance 63
Public Administration Emp 838

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Eagle Pass, TX 2025
<9th Grade 1,916
Some High School 1,919
GED 1,302
Graduated High School 3,965
Some College/No Degree 2,939
Associates Degree 1,434
Bachelor's Degree 3,386
Graduate Degree 1,079

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,061
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 4
Construction Bus 31
Manufacturing Bus 21
Wholesale Trade Bus 33
   
Retail Trade Bus 195
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 45
Information Bus 25
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 80
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 38
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 88
Legal Services Bus 33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 16
Educational Services Bus 27
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 139
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 16
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 112
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 84
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 17
Public Administration Bus 61

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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