Fort Stockton, TX is a small town located in West Texas. With a population of 8,433 and a population density of 1,567 people per square mile, Fort Stockton is an ideal place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The area offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, 4-wheeling and hunting. For some local shopping or entertainment, popular businesses in the area include Fort Stockton Supply Co., Grand Theatre, The Gaslight Saloon and Grill, and L&M Outdoor Equipment Co. In terms of organizations and sporting events in the area there are several churches available such as First United Methodist Church and St Joseph Catholic Church. Additionally there are various youth sports leagues like Little League baseball or soccer teams that hold tournaments or games throughout the year.
The population in Fort Stockton is 8,433. There are 1,578 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Stockton is 35.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Stockton is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Stockton
- 45.6% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 36.2% are married with children
- 20.9% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Stockton
- 22.2% are White
- 2.6% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 73.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander