Small-town market profile · Texas
Town of Pecos, TX area market data
How the Town of Pecos area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,138
- −17.8% since 2020
- Households
- 4,224
- Median household income
- $64,297
- Median home value
- $118,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,851
- Highest market score
- 66
- Insurance agencies, #134 of 537 scored small-town markets
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What this means
The Town of Pecos area has an estimated 12,138 people and 4,224 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Town of Pecos area from 2020 to 2025 at −17.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Town of Pecos area is $64,297, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Town of Pecos area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
Of the business types scored in the Town of Pecos area, insurance agencies (66), real estate businesses (55) and medical and dental practices (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #134 of 537 scored small-town markets.
The Town of Pecos area is made up of one county, Reeves County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (5.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Town of Pecos area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Town of Pecos area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #134 of 537 | 6 | 14.2 | $1.9M | 152 | 3 |
| Real estate | 55 | #190 of 536 | 6 | 14.2 | Index only | 229 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #227 of 538 | 11 | 26.0 | $390K | 256 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #285 of 533 | 6 | 14.2 | Index only | 182 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #299 of 538 | 9 | 21.3 | $455K | 102 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 34 | #444 of 538 | 8 | 18.9 | $431K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #432 of 536 | 7 | 16.6 | $1M | 82 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #467 of 536 | 11 | 26.0 | $662K | 75 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 19 | #500 of 538 | 23 | 54.5 | $1M | 31 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 19 | #511 of 538 | 21 | 49.7 | $195K | 73 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 18 | #516 of 536 | 22 | 52.1 | $608K | 25 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 18 | #526 of 529 | 6 | 14.2 | $2.4M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 14 | #504 of 507 | 6 | 14.2 | $2.4M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 14 | #532 of 538 | 20 | 47.3 | $172K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #417 of 431 | 6 | 14.2 | $683K | 27 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 12 | #517 of 529 | 20 | 47.3 | $1.2M | 15 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 10 | #529 of 537 | 11 | 26.0 | $1.3M | 43 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 10 | #537 of 538 | 89 | 210.7 | $162K | 44 | 27 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 10 | #537 of 538 | 58 | 137.3 | $248K | 37 | 13 |
| Barbershops | 9 | #366 of 377 | 6 | 14.2 | $575K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.5 | $862K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $8M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $874K | 132 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $3.7M | 152 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $4.8M | 94 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $816K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $5.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $291K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Town of Pecos area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.1M | $970 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $13.4M | $3,167 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $14.4M | $3,410 | 84 |
| Groceries | $24M | $5,676 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.4M | $816 | 81 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $386 | 67 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.6M | $621 | 63 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.3M | $1,016 | 79 |
| Pets | $3.4M | $802 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.3M | $1,724 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.4M | $2,710 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11.1M | $2,630 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.7M | $1,354 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $59.5M | $14,088 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Town of Pecos area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,138−17.8% since 2020
- Households
- 4,224
- Median age
- 33.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 2,635 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 5
- Median household income
- $64,297
- Average household income
- $77,974
- Median home value
- $118,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,851
- Daytime population
- 12,826Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Town of Pecos, TX area growing?
Population estimates put the Town of Pecos area at 12,138 people in 2025, down 17.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,224 households.
How much do households in the Town of Pecos, TX area spend?
Households in the Town of Pecos area spend about $59.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $24M on groceries and $14.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Town of Pecos area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Town of Pecos, TX area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Town of Pecos area are for insurance agencies (66), real estate businesses (55) and medical and dental practices (54). The Town of Pecos area ranks #134 of 537 scored small-town markets for insurance agencies.
How does the Town of Pecos, TX area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Town of Pecos area is $64,297 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 17.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $118,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Town of Pecos area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (5.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in the Town of Pecos area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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