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Eagle Pass, TX
City in Maverick County, Texas.
Population
28,339
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,999
ZIP codes
0
Eagle Pass and its ZIP codes
Eagle Pass at a glance
- Eagle Pass is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 122nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $57,207, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,000 (34% below Texas) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Eagle Pass, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants121
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Eagle Pass, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,207
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (25,500), Puerto Ricans (387), Irish Americans (305).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maverick County. PPP loans are for Eagle Pass.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Sep 2026, -2.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,605
18,991 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$375M
FY 2026, $6,484 per person
How people get to work
Eagle Pass, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eagle Pass, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
121
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 40°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eagle Pass, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
35.3%
U.S. 11.1% +24.2 pts
Cities near Eagle Pass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las Quintas FronterizasCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Eidson RoadCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 7 |
| FabricaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Seco MinesCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| Siesta AcresCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Elm CreekCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.3 |
| RositaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Radar BaseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| NormandyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| El IndioCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| QuemadoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eagle Pass, TX in?
- Eagle Pass is in Maverick County, Texas.
- What is the population of Eagle Pass, TX?
- About 28,339 people live in Eagle Pass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eagle Pass?
- Nearby places include Las Quintas Fronterizas (1.7 mi), Eidson Road (2.6 mi), Fabrica (2.7 mi), Seco Mines (3 mi), Siesta Acres (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023