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Pearsall, TX
City in Frio County, Texas.
Population
9,045
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,381
ZIP codes
0
Pearsall and its ZIP codes
Pearsall at a glance
- Pearsall is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 285th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $49,198, 37% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,700 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for Pearsall, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pearsall, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,198
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$106,700
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,684), Guatemalan Americans (104), Colombian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frio County. PPP loans are for Pearsall.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,581
6,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
How people get to work
Pearsall, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pearsall, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 42°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pearsall, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.2%
U.S. 11.1% +26.1 pts
Cities near Pearsall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North PearsallCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.4 |
| MooreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| DilleyCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| YanceyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5 |
| BigfootCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 23.9 |
| DevineCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| CharlotteCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| NataliaCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| LytleCity | 30 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pearsall, TX in?
- Pearsall is in Frio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pearsall, TX?
- About 9,045 people live in Pearsall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pearsall?
- Nearby places include North Pearsall (1.5 mi), Moore (12 mi), Hilltop (15 mi), Dilley (16 mi), Yancey (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023