Ector County, TX
Living in Ector County
Bikeability9
Walkability22
Commute64
Public Transit12
Affordability61
Public Safety34
Airports8
Hospitals7
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
161kPopulation+28k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$871Median Monthly Rent+$384 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ector County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Ector County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ector County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ector County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ector County, TX
St Johns Episcopal School
9 miles, E
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
10 miles, E
St Marys Central Catholic School
10 miles, E
Sherwood Christian Academy
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ector County, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
13 miles, E
University of the Southwest
73 miles, NW
Sul Ross State University
123 miles, SW
Lubbock Christian University
123 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ector County, TX
Medical Center Hospital
10 miles, E
Odessa Regional Medical Center
10 miles, E
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Permian Basin
19 miles, E
Ward Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ector County, TX
Lea County Regional Airport
69 miles, NW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
125 miles, E
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
131 miles, N