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 2026 2031
Eagle Pass, TX 22,883 26,690 28,129 28,264

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 1,801
5-9 1,800
10-14 1,901
15-19 2,199
20-24 2,193
25-29 2,092
30-34 1,673
35-39 1,564
40-44 1,483
45-49 1,565
50-54 1,611
55-59 1,622
60-64 1,555
65-69 1,406
70-74 1,365
75-79 1,029
80-84 664
85+ 606
18+ 21,332
Median Age 36

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Eagle Pass, TX 2026
Total 28,129.00
White Alone 30.24%
Black Alone 0.96%
American Indian Alone 0.68%
Asian Alone 0.44%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.01%
Some Other Race 24.34%
Two or More Races 43.32%
Hispanic Origin 94.70%
Diversity Index 69.50

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Growth Rate

Eagle Pass, TX 2026 - 2031
Population 0.10%
Households 0.52%
Families 0.44%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 7,034 8,385 9,771 10,026
Housing Units 7,733 9,135 10,740 11,001
Owner Occupied Units 5,661 5,912
Renter Occupied Units 4,110 4,114
Vacant Units 969 975

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Eagle Pass, TX 2026 2031
Median Home Value $212,455 $269,411
Average Home Value $222,862 $282,939
<$50,000 168 100
$50,000 - $99,999 743 401
$100,000 - $149,999 789 452
$150,000 - $199,999 855 516
$200,000 - $249,999 1,106 1,032
$250,000 - $299,999 865 1,172
$300,000 - $399,999 814 1,575
$400,000 - $499,999 246 480
$500,000 - $749,999 35 83
$1,000,000 + 29 76

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 1,302
2000-2009 2,045
1990-1999 1,253
1980-1989 1,614
1970-1979 1,544
1960-1969 803
1950-1959 502
1940-1949 205
1939 or Before 629

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Eagle Pass, TX 2026 2031
Median Household $55,874 $62,653
Average Household $68,462 $75,127
Per Capita $24,227 $27,104

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Eagle Pass, TX 2026
<$15,000 1,841
$15,000 - $24,999 984
$25,000 - $34,999 767
$35,000 - $49,999 1,005
$50,000 - $74,999 1,500
$75,000 - $99,999 1,235
$100,000 - $149,999 1,656
$150,000 - $199,999 399
$200,000+ 384

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 11,083
In-County Residents 9,748
Out-of-County Residents 1,065
Drive Alone 8,985
Carpooled 1,013
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 649
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 246
Other 155
Less than 5 minutes 549
5-9 minutes 1,953
10-14 minutes 2,104
15-19 minutes 2,752
20-24 minutes 1,336
25-29 minutes 301
30-34 minutes 492
35-39 minutes 20
40-44 minutes 46
45-59 minutes 194
60-89 minutes 327
90+ minutes 361
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 13,018
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 6
Mining 0
Utilities 126
Construction 199
Manufacturing 111
Wholesale Trade 231
   
Retail Trade 1,800
   
Transportation/Warehouse 373
Information 120
   
Finance & Insurance 437
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 224
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 581
Legal Services 182
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 75
Educational Services 3,489
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,476
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 89
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,562
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 312
Auto Repair/Maintenance 77
Public Administration Emp 797

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Eagle Pass, TX 2026
<9th Grade 1,883
Some High School 2,119
GED 1,307
Graduated High School 3,938
Some College/No Degree 3,095
Associates Degree 1,538
Bachelor's Degree 3,119
Graduate Degree 1,236

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,076
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 4
Construction Bus 33
Manufacturing Bus 21
Wholesale Trade Bus 34
   
Retail Trade Bus 199
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 45
Information Bus 22
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 81
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 40
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 88
Legal Services Bus 33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 19
Educational Services Bus 30
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 140
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 16
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 111
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 87
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 21
Public Administration Bus 61

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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