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| Business Quick Facts | Pecos County | Texas |
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Private nonfarm establishments, 1999
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314 | 467,087 |
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Private nonfarm employment, 1999
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2,993 | 7,763,815 |
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Private nonfarm employment, percent change 1990 – 1999
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9.5% | 32.4% |
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Nonemployer establishments, 1999
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753 | 1,236,927 |
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Manufacturers shipments, 1997 ($ 1,000)
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N/A | 297,657,003 |
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Retail sales, 1997 ($ 1,000)
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84,140 | 182,516,112 |
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Retail Sales per capita, 1997
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$ 5,185 | $ 9,430 |
| Minority-owned firms, percent of total, 1997 | 43.3% | 23.9% |
| Women-owned firms, percent of total, 1997 | F | 25.0% |
| Housing units authorized by building permits, 2000 | 4 | 141,231 |
| Federal funds and grants, 2001 ($ 1,000) | 59,303 | 112,530,383 |
| Local government employment – full-time Equivalent, 1997 | 795 | 850,380 |
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Geography Quick Facts
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Pecos County | Texas |
| Land area, 2000 (square miles) | 4,764 | 261,797 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 3.5 | 79.6 |
| Metropolitan Area | None | |
Fort Stockton History |
| In 1980 Fort Stockton had a broad-based economy and population of 8,868. In addition to its irrigated agriculture and extensive ranches, it had become a major center for the production, processing, and distribution of oil, gas, and sulfur. Today, Fort Stockton relies on energy and agriculture as the base for its expanding economy which includes the state’s largest winery, wind farms, tourism, and distribution.Fort Stockton lies along the northern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert at an elevation of 3,000 feet. The desert setting and elevation contribute to cool nights, warm days, and spectacular sunsets. The average temperature in January is 46 degrees while August averages a temperature of 82. Annual rainfall is 14 inches with an average of 3 inches of snow a year. There are 127 days with temperatures above 90 degrees and the growing season is 224 days. Its historic sites, including Comanche Springs, the remains of the old fort, and the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum, attract tourists from around the world. |
Community Profile
Population
Fort Stockton’s population has increased steadily through the years.
There were high increases in growth for the city between 1920 and 1930 and between 1940 and 1960.
Pecos County had the largest percentage of population increase in West Texas between the 1990 and 2000 census.
The county population grew by 14.5 % during that ten-year span.
Year City County
1960 6,373 11,957
1970 8,283 13,748
1980 8,688 14,618
1990 8,524 14,675
2000 7,846 16,809
2010 8,283 15,507
Population Characteristics
Race Number (Percent)
One race 7,647 (97.5%)
White 5,497 (70.1%)
Black/African American 70 (0.9%)
Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaska Native 45 (0.6%)
Asian 60 (0.8%)
Asian Indian 35 (0.4%)
Chinese 5 (0.1%)
Filipino 4 (0.1%)
Korean 3 (0.0%)
Other Asian 13 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 1 (0.0%)
Some other race 1,974 (25.2%)
Two or more races 199 (2.5%)
Age
5 to 9 years – 630 ( 8.0 %)
10 to 14 years – 643 ( 8.2 %)
15 to 19 years – 730 ( 9.3 %)
20 to 24 years – 503 ( 6.4 %)
25 to 34 years – 986 ( 12.6 %)
35 to 44 years – 1,023 ( 13.0 %)
45 to 54 years – 901 ( 11.5 %)
55 to 59 years – 396 ( 5.0 %)
60 to 64 years – 332 ( 4.2 %)
65 to 74 years – 625 ( 8.0 %)
75 to 84 years – 320 ( 4.1 %)
85 years and over – 122 ( 1.6 %)
Sex
Male – 3,761 ( 47.9 %)
Female – 4,085 ( 52.1 %)
Locations from Fort Stockton
Austin 308
Amarillo 305
Brownsville 475
Dallas 383
El Paso 220
Houston 454
Taxing Unit: (current value) Rate per $100
State: —-
County: .6290
City: .4697
School: 1.1905
Water District .0250
Total Effective Rate Rate per $100
Current Total Rate for 2012 2.3412
Climate
Annual average temperature: 64
January average temperature: 46
August average temperature: 82
Annual Rainfall: 13.9 Inches
Average Number of days of sunshine 224
Elevation 3100 Above Sea Level
TAKS Test Scores
Reading: 84.0
Science 73.0
Writing: 88.0
Social Studies 92.0
Math: 75.0
Average SAT Score: 864
Average ACT Composite: 17.7
Other Information
Median Household Income, 2011 $ 41,607
Commercial Demographics
Fort Stockton is a combination 4A and 4B sales tax community. Economic Development for the city is managed by the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation. Fort Stockton is also a Texas Main Street Community. The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation may be contacted at:
Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation
1000 Railroad Avenue
Fort Stockton, Texas 79735
(432) 336-2264
Fort Stockton is a regional center for government, medical care, and retail sales. Federal, state and regional offices located in Fort Stockton include the Texas A&M Cooperative Extension Service Region 6 Headquarters, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the United States Department of Agriculture, the Texas Workforce Commission and the United States Forestry Service.
The Pecos County Memorial Hospital and associated medical services provide care for large area of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos region of Texas. A trade area that includes 10 counties and cities along the Mexican Border generates retail sales in the community. Counties in yellow are part of the Fort Stockton trade area. Trade area population is roughly 100,000.
Household Statistics
Households
City of Fort Stockton
The city has approximately 2,790 households in 2000 according to the Census. This represents an average of 2.78 persons per household.
Households by Type
Total households 2.790 (100%)
Family households (families) 2,106 (75.5%)
With own children under 18 years 1,094 (39.2%)
Married-couple family 1,620 (58.1%)
With own children under 18 years 774 (27.7%)
Female householder, no husband present 370 (13.3%)
With own children under 18 years 248 (8.9%)
Non-family households 684 (24.5%)
Householder living alone 606 (21.7%)
Householder 65 years and older 269 (9.6%)
Householders with individuals under 18 years 1,246 (44.7%)
Households with individuals 65 years and over 731 (26.2%)
Average household size 2.78
Average family size 3.25
Relationship
Total Population 7,846 (100%)
In households 7,745 (98.7%)
Households 2,790 (35.6%)
Spouse 1,620 (20.6%)
Child 2,594 (33.1%)
Own child under 18 years 2,029 (25.9%)
Other relatives 515 (6.6%)
Under 18 years 291 (3.7%)
Non-relatives 226 (2.9%)
Unmarried partners 135 (1.7%)
In group quarters 101 (1.3%)
Institutionalized population 101 (1.3%)
Non-institutionalized population 0
Pecos County
The county had approximately 5,153 households in 2010 according to the Census.
This represents an average of 2.86 persons per household.
The housing per square mile rate was 11.2 percent and the county’s homeowner rate was 74.1 percent.
The mean travel time to work was 17.6 minutes compared to a state average of 25.4 minutes.
The number of people over 16 who commuted to work was 6,017 while the number that worked at home was 97.
Commuting to work
The commuting to work breakdown was as follows:
drove alone (4,558)
carpooled (1,094)
public transportation (6)
walked (129)
other means (133)
Household income
• Less than $10,000: 523
• $10,000 to $14,999: 293
• $15,000 to $19,999: 201
• $20,000 to $24,999: 175
• $25,000 to $29,999: 330
• $30,000 to $34,999: 186
• $35,000 to $39,999: 95
• $40,000 to $44,999: 175
• $45,000 to $49,999: 161
• $50,000 to $59,999: 241
• $60,000 to $74,999: 172
• $75,000 to $99,999: 137
• $100,000 to $124,999: 69
• $125,000 to $149,999: 16
• $150,000 to $199,999: 15
• $200,000 or more: 8
Education |
| Fort Stockton Independent School District |
Administration Office 101 W Division 432/ 336-4000
High School (9-12) 1200 W 17th 432/ 336-4101
Middle School (6-8) 2100 W 5th 432/ 336-4131
Intermediate (4 & 5) 1100 W 2nd 432/ 336-4141
Alamo Elementary (Pre-K – 3) Hwy 385 South 432/ 336-4151
Apache Elementary (K – 3) 208 W 18th 432/ 336-4161
Pecos County CAA Head Start 600 South Young 432-336-2669
Butz Continuing Education 400 S Young 432/ 336-4121
Midland Collage School of Vocational Nursing 1309 W IH 10 432/ 336-7882
Public School Budget: $25,577,166
Number of Public School Teachers: 177
Enrollment in Public School System: 2323
TAKS Test Scores
Reading: 84.0
Science 73.0
Writing: 88.0
Social Studies 92.0
Math: 75.0
Average SAT Score: 864
Average ACT Composite: 17.7
Vocational Technical Education:
Vocational Technical Education: William’s Regional Technical Training Center is a branch of Midland College located in Fort Stockton. The WRTTC offers multiple vocational training programs and will work with industry to supply specific training as needed.s
Colleges and Universities:
Sul Ross State University
P O Box C/106
Alpine, TX 79832
(432) 837-8036
67 Miles
161 Faculty
Liberal Arts and Science
Odessa College
201 W University
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 335-6400
84 Miles
128 Faculty
Liberal Arts and Science
University of Texas Permian Basin
4901 E University
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2020
86 Miles
80 Faculty
Science, Engineering, Arts and Education
Midland College
3700 Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4500
104 Miles
80 Faculty
Liberal Arts and Science
Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC)
1309 W IH 10
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-7882
30 Faculties
Work Training
Day Care Services
Butz Education Day Care
Day Care Center
400 S Young
432/ 336-4121
Elsa Ochoa Estrada
Listed home
600 W. Gallagher
432/ 336-6392
Lisa’s Day Care
Day Care Center
806 N. Rio
432/ 336-2011
Juanita Castrejon
Group Day Home
1307 N Pecos
432/ 336-0870
Margarita Fierro
Listed home
1803 N. Gillis
432/ 336-5680
M & M Child Care
Group Day Home
701 N Butz
432/ 336-8463
Tender Loving Care
Day Care
654 E. Gonzalez Loop
432/ 336-9105
New Horizon
Preschool and Day Care
Callaghan Street
432/336-5437
Tiny Tot Learning Center
903 N Colpitts
432/336-6433
Little Panthers Learning Center
237 W 21st St Suite B
432/336-5437
RECREATION
Golf
Desert Pines Golf Course
N. Hwy. 285 At Airport Rd.
432-336-2050
Stixx
Billiards and sports bar
1216 N. Hwy 285
432-336-6898
Fort Stockton Library
500 N Water
432/ 336-3374
Department of Recreation
1201 W Sherer
432/ 336-4615
Comanche Springs Pool
103 W Callaghan
432/ 336-2751
Housing |
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Housing Occupancy Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 1.9 (X) Housing Tenure Average household size of owner-occupied unit 2.84 (X) Realtors: Century 21 Sadler & Associates Permian Reality & Appraisal Karl F. Armstead Amistad Properties 1303 W. Dickinson Blvd 432-336-3800 Check the Fort Stockton Pioneer Newspaper Classifieds. Often rent homeowners will list here first. You may contact them at: Fort Stockton Pioneer Ask for a Chamber of Commerce Rent Home Listing. Some people voluntarily call the Chamber to have their rental property listed and this is made available to the public. This is a limited list, but it may provide you with some leads. Apartments Apache Apartments Bower Apartments Chaparral Apartments Greentree Apartments Hitching Post Apartments Fort Stockton Oasis Apartments** Stockton Village Apartments** Sunset Apartments Valley Creek Apartments** Fort Stockton Manor Apartments* Mobile Home A & M Park Comanche Mobile Park Escondido RV Park 4606 N FM 1053 432-336-3800 www.escondidorvpark.com Parkview Trailer Park Tom’s Trailer Park Yucca Trailer Park |
WORKFORCE
Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin
461 S. Highway 285
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
432.336.6382
HEALTHCARE
Pecos County Memorial Hospital
387 W. I.H. 10
432-336-2004
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Family Health Care Center
387 W IH 10
432/ 336-2058
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Fort Stockton Nursing Center
501 W Sycamore
432/ 336-7631
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Mental Health/Retardation
301 E 5th
432/ 336-3383
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Nurse’s Unlimited
109 N. Nelson
432/ 336-6999
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WIC
119 N. Main
1-866-907-0080
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Vintage Estates
Assisted Living Facility
237 W. 21st
432/336-6922
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VA Clinic- Dr. Patti King
387 W. I.H. -10
St Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30am-2:00pm
1-800-472-1365 ext. 5692
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Cactus Health Services, Inc.
614 West Dickinson
432/336-8110
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PCMH Home Health
505 N. Main
432/336-7044
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American Home Health
601 N Main
432/336-6507
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Home Hospice
614 N Main
432/336-7822
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Physicians:
Dr. Malik, MD
2071 N Main
432/ 336-0700
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Nurse Practitioner Sue Grigsby
PC Memorial Hospital
432-336-2004 ext.4451
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Dr. George, MD
511 North Main
432/ 336-2291
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Dr. Boyd, MD
P C Memorial Hospital
432/336-2058
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Nurse Practitioner Rosalie Sullivan
511 N. Main
432/ 336-2291
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Dr. Gallegos
PC Memorial Hospital
432-336-2058
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Dr. Puri, MD
PC Memorial Hospital
432-336-2058
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Alan Lewis, PA
PC Memorial Hospital
432-336-2058
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Chiropractors:
Dr. Cordero, DC
701 N Main
432/ 336-3909
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Joint Effort Chiropractic
Dr. Eric Cordero
1103 B. West Dickinson
432-336-8860
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Dentists:
Dr. Yarbrough, DOS
1108-B W Dickinson
432/ 336-8574
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Family Dentistry & Prosthodontics of West Texas
Dr. Boon
713 N. Main
432/336-6466
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Optometrists:
West Texas Eyecare
Dr. Hulon Pass & Dr. Joshua Pass
603 N. Main
432/336-3662
CHURCHES
Apostolic Tabernacle
(432) 336-8461
5th & Sycamore
Templo Los Olivos Assambleas De Dios
(432) 336-8458
Bishop St. & Railroad Ave.
Triunfo De La Fe Asambleas De Dios
(432) 336-7838
42nd & Alamo
Bethlehem Baptist
East Imperial Highway
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
(432) 336-6141
(432) 336-3707
1802 N. Marshall
Church of Christ
(432) 336-8577
2100 W. 16th
Faith Lutheran Church
(432) 336-3925
705 N. Rio
First Assembly of God
(432) 336-3131
11th & Gillis
First Baptist Church
(432) 336-3307
400 N. Texas
First Christian Church
(432) 336-2394
200 S. Rio
First Presbyterian Church
(432) 336-3346
2nd & Oklahoma
First United Methodist
(432) 336-9777
1501 W. Rio
Fort Stockton Christian Center
(432) 336-7875
206 W. 5th
Group of Christian Scientist
(432) 336-2694
Iglesia Apostolica
707 N. Oklahoma
Iglesia Del Dios Vivo
(432) 336-7481
46th Lane Polson
Iglesia De Cristo
(432) 336-7481
2100 W. 16th
Iglesia De Cristo
4015 N. Orient
(432) 336-8577
Immanuel Baptist
(432) 336-6743
701 Gall
Imperial Assembly of God
703 W. FM 11
Imperial, TX
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
(432) 336-2781
12th & Texas
Northside Baptist
(432) 336-2184
Gillis & 16th
St. Agnes Catholic Church
(432) 336-2724
Hwy 18 North
St. Joseph Catholic Church
(432) 336-5027
403 S. Main
St. Isidore
Coyanosa, TX
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
(432) 336-2189
Spring Dr. & E. 2nd Templo Bautista
“El Buen Pastor”
(432) 336-8940
409 W. Division
Trans-Pecos Team Ministry Rector
416 S. Plum
(432) 336-3812
Believers Fellowship
218 N Main
432-290-0442
Caring & Sharing
1706 Partridge
432/238-4503
Triunfo De La Fe
606 N Colpitts
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
911
Ambulance 432/ 336-4600
Crime Stoppers 432/ 336-7777
FBI (El Paso) 432/ 533-7451
FBI (Midland) 432/ 682-4766
Fire Department 432/ 336-4600
National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663
Police Department 432/ 336-4600
Sheriff Department 432/ 336-3521
Texas Department of Public Safety 432/ 336-3414
US Border Patrol 432/ 336-2486
Utilities
Electric
Texas-New Mexico Power Company supplies Fort Stockton. The Western Division serves Fort Stockton with a 138 KV transmission line, with a terminal capacity of 62.5 MVA and a 69 KV transmission line with terminal capacity of 70 MVA. Texas-New Mexico Power Company is a member of the ERCOT (Electrical Reliability Council of Texas) System.
Industrial customer’s requirements are analyzed to determine the most economical and advantageous rate schedule for the customer. The type of load maximum KW demand and KWH usage determines the customer’s rate schedule. Texas-New Mexico Power Company is competitive with rates of other utilities in Texas. For more information, write:
Texas-New Mexico Power Company
P O Box 1606
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Rio Grande Electric and West Texas Utilities Company in the outlying areas of the County also serve Pecos County.
Gas
The City of Fort Stockton supplies Fort Stockton. West Texas Gas is the city’s supplier with two delivery lines with a maximum pressure of 400lbs. West Texas Gas has the capability to tie into three major lines within the area, which are served by Valero, Delhi (Texas Oil & Gas) and El Paso Natural Gas. Fort Stockton is the Gas Capital of the United State, so gas is easily available. Rates vary between $3.65/MCF and $4.50/MCF with base rate of $ 7.50.
Water
The City of Fort Stockton serves Fort Stockton with water. The main source is well water from the Belding Area. The system is designed to move 7.5 million gallons daily. The city has a 7 million gallon storage capacity with an average pressure of 60 lbs. The system has 6 and 8 inches lines and it’s capable of serving additional needs. The well water is processed through a Reverse Osmosis Water Plant. This gives Fort Stockton a better quality of water.
The Belding Area has approximately 55,200 acre-feet of water. The City has recently acquired an additional 84,400 acre-feet with 16-1/2 sections of water rights in the western half of the County and an adjoining part of Reeves County.
Source City of Fort Stockton
Peak Consumption (mgpd): 4.5
Maximum Daily Capacity (mgpd): 7
Storage Capacity (mgpd): 7.5
Size Mains (inches): 6-12
System Looped: Yes
Telephone
AT&T is the major telecommunications provider with Rotary and Touch Tone service available. AT&T has capability of expanding service and equipment expansion.
Sanitation
The City of Fort Stockton is the provider of refused collection and disposal. The City of Fort Stockton has twice-a-week pickup on residential service and daily pickup on most businesses. The present landfill is a type I landfill licensed by the State of Texas with a 30-year capacity. The City will pick up garbage within the vicinity of Fort Stockton.
Sewer Service
The City of Fort Stockton is the provider of sewer service. The present sewer plant has a flow capacity of 1 million gallons daily flow. The plant has the potential for modification to be able to serve up to 2 million gallons daily flow.
Treatment Plant Type: Oxidation
Maximum Daily Capacity (mgpd): 1.41
Maximum Daily Load (mgpd): 980,000
Solid Waste Disposal: Yes