Fabens, TX

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Fabens Overview

5,303
TOTAL POPULATION
2,607
MALE POPULATION
2,696
FEMALE POPULATION
96.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,747
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,083
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,785
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,647
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,447
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fabens Zip Codes

Fabens Area Codes

Race in Fabens

The most populous races in Fabens are Hispanic or Latino (4,947 | 93.3%), White / Caucasian (3,066 | 57.8%), and Two or more Races (1,317 | 24.8%).
Race in Fabens
Race# Population% Population
Asian1532.9%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,94793.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,06657.8%
Two or more Races1,31724.8%
Some other Race76714.5%
Total5,303100.0%

Ancestry in Fabens

The most populous ancestries reported in Fabens are Mexican (4,792 | 90.4%), American (250 | 4.7%), Korean (112 | 2.1%), Cuban (70 | 1.3%), and German (44 | 0.8%), together accounting for 99.3% of all Fabens residents.
Ancestry in Fabens
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2504.7%
Cuban701.3%
English10.0%
French360.7%
German440.8%
Irish420.8%
Korean1122.1%
Mexican4,79290.4%
Puerto Rican10.0%
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Immigrants in Fabens

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fabens came from Latin America (1,865 | 35.2%), Central America (1,843 | 34.7%), Mexico (1,843 | 34.7%), Asia (153 | 2.9%), and Philippines (112 | 2.1%), together accounting for 109.7% of all Fabens residents.
Immigrants in Fabens
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1532.9%
Caribbean220.4%
Central America1,84334.7%
Latin America1,86535.2%
Mexico1,84334.7%
Pakistan410.8%
Philippines1122.1%
South Central Asia410.8%
South Eastern Asia1122.1%
Trinidad and Tobago140.3%
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Sex and Age in Fabens

Sex and Age in Fabens

The most populous age groups in Fabens are 25 to 29 Years (379 | 14.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (270 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fabens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years112 (4.3%)115 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years116 (4.4%)149 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years273 (10.5%)137 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years75 (2.9%)224 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years212 (8.1%)149 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years379 (14.5%)190 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years148 (5.7%)117 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years104 (4.0%)108 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years167 (6.4%)104 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years219 (8.4%)223 (8.3%)
50 to 54 Years90 (3.5%)157 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years185 (7.1%)196 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years99 (3.8%)270 (10.0%)
65 to 69 Years164 (6.3%)130 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years127 (4.9%)95 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years40 (1.5%)159 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years60 (2.3%)23 (0.9%)
85 Years and over37 (1.4%)150 (5.6%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)2,696 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fabens

Median Family Size in Fabens

The median family size in Fabens is 3.57 persons per family, with married-couple families (831 | 67.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.77 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (39 | 3.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fabens
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple831 (67.4%)3.77
Single Male/Father39 (3.2%)2.21
Single Female/Mother363 (29.4%)3.26
Total Families1,233 (100.0%)3.57

Median Household Size in Fabens

The median household size in Fabens is 2.82 persons per household, with married-couple households (831 | 44.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (646 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fabens
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple831 (44.2%)3.77
Single Male/Father39 (2.1%)2.21
Single Female/Mother363 (19.3%)3.26
Non-family646 (34.4%)1.40
Total Households1,879 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fabens

Out of a total of 1,879 households in Fabens, 1,233 (65.6%) are family households, while 646 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 472, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 532.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fabens
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-532 (28.3%)
2-Person Households472 (25.1%)65 (3.5%)
3-Person Households230 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households307 (16.3%)49 (2.6%)
5-Person Households178 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households22 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,233 (65.6%)646 (34.4%)

Female Fertility in Fabens

Fertility by Age in Fabens

Average fertility rate in Fabens is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 60.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fabens
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years27 (39.1%)59.0
35 to 50 years42 (60.9%)89.0
Total69 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fabens

60.9% of women with births (69) in Fabens are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fabens
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (60.9%)27 (39.1%)

Fertility by Education in Fabens

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fabens
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma23 (33.3%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree27 (39.1%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree19 (27.5%)306.0
Total69 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fabens

39.1% of women with births in Fabens are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fabens
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (60.9%)27 (39.1%)

Income in Fabens

Income Overview in Fabens

Per Capita Income in Fabens is $17,747, while median incomes of families and households are $52,083 and $35,785 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,303$17,747
Median Family Income1,233$52,083
Mean Family Income1,233$54,814
Median Household Income1,879$35,785
Mean Household Income1,879$46,277
Income Deficit1,233$10,647
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,30332.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,30367.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,3030.42

Earnings by Sex in Fabens

Average Earnings in Fabens are $26,077, $31,958 for men and $21,646 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Fabens
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,511 (60.1%)$31,958
Female1,004 (39.9%)$21,646
Total2,515 (100.0%)$26,077

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fabens

The most common earnings brackets in Fabens are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (178 | 11.8%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (128 | 12.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fabens
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less60 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (1.4%)53 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49958 (3.8%)126 (12.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99947 (3.1%)56 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499110 (7.3%)128 (12.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99990 (6.0%)25 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499106 (7.0%)60 (6.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99956 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49954 (3.6%)82 (8.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99945 (3.0%)12 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99967 (4.4%)106 (10.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99973 (4.8%)122 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999106 (7.0%)69 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999178 (11.8%)12 (1.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99988 (5.8%)46 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99982 (5.4%)32 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99968 (4.5%)75 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99982 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999120 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,511 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fabens

Average earnings in Fabens are $36,157 for men and $22,250 for women, a difference of 38.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,824, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $33,375. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,229, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,938.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fabens
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,824$25,167
College or Associate's Degree$33,375$30,787
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,157$22,250

Family Income in Fabens

Family Income Brackets in Fabens

According to the Fabens family income data, there are 403 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Fabens
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000625.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991139.2%
$15,000 to $24,99915012.2%
$25,000 to $34,99914711.9%
$35,000 to $49,999836.7%
$50,000 to $74,99940332.7%
$75,000 to $99,99918915.3%
$100,000 to $149,999433.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+443.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fabens

4-person families (307 | 24.9%) account for the highest median family income in Fabens with $71,321 per family, while 3-person families (230 | 18.6%) have the highest median income of $21,270 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fabens
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families472 (38.3%)$25,104
3-Person Families230 (18.6%)$63,810
4-Person Families307 (24.9%)$71,321
5-Person Families178 (14.4%)$0
6-Person Families22 (1.8%)$0
7+ Person Families24 (1.9%)$0
Total1,233 (100.0%)$52,083

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fabens

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fabens
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners176 (14.3%)$19,524
1 Earner616 (50.0%)$0
2 Earners277 (22.5%)$68,348
3+ Earners164 (13.3%)$95,263
Total1,233 (100.0%)$52,083

Household Income in Fabens

Household Income Brackets in Fabens

With 530 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fabens, accounting for 28.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Fabens
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001377.3%
$10,000 to $14,99925913.8%
$15,000 to $24,99934418.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991869.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991035.5%
$50,000 to $74,99953028.2%
$75,000 to $99,99923512.5%
$100,000 to $149,999432.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+432.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fabens

The median household income in Fabens is $35,785, with the highest median household income of $50,486 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 433 households (23.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 24 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fabens
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years433 (23.0%)$50,486
45 to 64 Years833 (44.3%)$49,063
65+ Years589 (31.4%)$21,708
Total1,879 (100.0%)$35,785

Poverty in Fabens

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fabens

With 26.2% poverty level for males and 24.8% for females among the residents of Fabens, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 75 males (67.0%) and 45 females (50.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fabens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (67.0%)23 (20.0%)
5 Years22 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years53 (23.8%)101 (47.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (5.6%)45 (50.6%)
18 to 24 Years125 (46.5%)61 (21.5%)
25 to 34 Years157 (29.8%)70 (22.8%)
35 to 44 Years24 (8.9%)42 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years41 (13.3%)64 (16.8%)
55 to 64 Years110 (38.7%)156 (33.5%)
65 to 74 Years59 (20.3%)4 (1.8%)
75 Years and over16 (11.7%)102 (30.7%)
Total683 (26.2%)668 (24.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fabens

According to the poverty statistics in Fabens, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fabens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (33.0%)92 (80.0%)
5 Years24 (52.2%)25 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years170 (76.2%)112 (52.6%)
12 to 14 Years120 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (94.4%)44 (49.4%)
18 to 24 Years144 (53.5%)223 (78.5%)
25 to 34 Years370 (70.2%)237 (77.2%)
35 to 44 Years247 (91.1%)170 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years268 (86.7%)316 (83.2%)
55 to 64 Years174 (61.3%)310 (66.5%)
65 to 74 Years232 (79.7%)221 (98.2%)
75 Years and over121 (88.3%)230 (69.3%)
Total1,924 (73.8%)2,028 (75.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fabens

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fabens show that 16.9% or 140 of the total 831 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 55.0%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 12.6%, which includes 46 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fabens
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children353 (83.1%)72 (16.9%)
1 or 2 Children320 (87.4%)46 (12.6%)
3 or 4 Children18 (45.0%)22 (55.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total691 (83.2%)140 (16.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fabens

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fabens
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)48 (25.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)64 (50.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)23 (46.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)135 (37.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fabens

The poverty data for Fabens shows that 140 of the married-couple family households (16.9%) and 135 of the single-parent households (33.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (55.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (46.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fabens
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children72 (16.9%)48 (23.2%)
1 or 2 Children46 (12.6%)64 (44.1%)
3 or 4 Children22 (55.0%)23 (46.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (16.9%)135 (33.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Fabens

Employment by Class of Employer in Fabens

Among the 2,347 employed individuals in Fabens, private company employees (1,739 | 74.1%), local government employees (192 | 8.2%), and state government employees (123 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fabens
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,73974.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)180.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1004.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations763.2%
Local Government Employees1928.2%
State Government Employees1235.2%
Federal Government Employees994.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,347100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fabens

According to the labor force statistics for Fabens, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,401), 55.6% or 2,447 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 103 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.2% or 553 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 75.0% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fabens
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years68 (22.7%)51 (75.0%)
20 to 24 Years295 (81.7%)13 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years553 (97.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years179 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years348 (72.0%)19 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years524 (76.1%)19 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years283 (74.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years111 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years88 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,447 (55.6%)103 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fabens

According to labor force statistics for Fabens, 72.5% of individuals (1,998) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,756) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 38 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.4% or 252 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fabens
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School483 (63.1%)28 (3.7%)
High School Diploma709 (69.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree554 (81.7%)1 (0.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher252 (85.4%)22 (7.5%)
Total1,998 (72.5%)52 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fabens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fabens are Community & Social Service (153 | 6.5%), Education Instruction & Library (153 | 6.5%), Management (96 | 4.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81 | 3.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (29 | 1.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fabens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fabens, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (13.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (13.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fabens
OccupationMaleFemale
Management96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 21 (13.7%)132 (86.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library21 (13.7%)132 (86.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)117 (30.8%)263 (69.2%)
Total (Overall)1,401 (59.7%)946 (40.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fabens are Healthcare Support (204 | 8.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (165 | 7.0%), Security & Protection (133 | 5.7%), Law Enforcement (105 | 4.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (68 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Fabens

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fabens, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (94.0%), and Law Enforcement (92.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (89.7%), Healthcare Support (87.3%), and Personal Care & Service (42.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fabens
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support26 (12.8%)178 (87.3%)
Security & Protection125 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement97 (92.4%)8 (7.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving126 (76.4%)39 (23.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (10.3%)61 (89.7%)
Personal Care & Service31 (57.4%)23 (42.6%)
Total (Category)315 (50.5%)309 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)1,401 (59.7%)946 (40.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fabens are Sales & Related (335 | 14.3%), and Office & Administration (281 | 12.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fabens

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fabens
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related131 (39.1%)204 (60.9%)
Office & Administration146 (52.0%)135 (48.0%)
Total (Category)277 (45.0%)339 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)1,401 (59.7%)946 (40.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fabens are Construction & Extraction (107 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (96 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fabens

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fabens
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,401 (59.7%)946 (40.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fabens are Production (200 | 8.5%), Material Moving (154 | 6.6%), and Transportation (149 | 6.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fabens

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fabens
OccupationMaleFemale
Production200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving119 (77.3%)35 (22.7%)
Total (Category)468 (93.0%)35 (7.0%)
Total (Overall)1,401 (59.7%)946 (40.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fabens

Employment Industries in Fabens

The major employment industries in Fabens include Retail Trade (473 | 20.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (380 | 16.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (230 | 9.8%), Educational Services (189 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (181 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Fabens

Employment Industries by Sex in Fabens

The Fabens industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fabens
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing155 (88.1%)21 (11.9%)
Wholesale Trade70 (66.7%)35 (33.3%)
Retail Trade286 (60.5%)187 (39.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing199 (86.5%)31 (13.5%)
Utilities81 (82.7%)17 (17.3%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services49 (25.9%)140 (74.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (6.8%)354 (93.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services98 (54.1%)83 (45.9%)
Public Administration146 (83.9%)28 (16.1%)
Total1,401 (59.7%)946 (40.3%)

Education in Fabens

School Enrollment in Fabens

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,299 students in Fabens are middle school (319 | 24.6%), high school (279 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (275 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Fabens
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool282.2%
Kindergarten433.3%
Elementary School21516.6%
Middle School31924.6%
High School27921.5%
College / Undergraduate27521.2%
Graduate / Professional14010.8%
Total1,299100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fabens

Out of a total of 1,299 students who are enrolled in schools in Fabens, 105 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,194 (91.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 58 (36.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 265 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fabens
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old265 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds391 (95.4%)19 (4.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds100 (63.3%)58 (36.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds125 (81.7%)28 (18.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,194 (91.9%)105 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fabens

Education (86 | 28.2%), business (68 | 22.3%), arts & humanities (63 | 20.7%), science & technology (43 | 14.1%), and liberal arts & history (25 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 305 individuals in Fabens who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fabens
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences196.2%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4314.1%
Business6822.3%
Education8628.2%
Literature & Languages10.3%
Liberal Arts & History258.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities6320.7%
Total305100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fabens

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fabens

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fabens are males with 2 vehicles (504, accounting for 36.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (238, making up 53.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fabens
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle69 (4.9%)303 (32.0%)
2 Vehicles504 (36.0%)238 (25.2%)
3 Vehicles363 (25.9%)175 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles198 (14.1%)213 (22.5%)
5 or more Vehicles267 (19.1%)17 (1.8%)
Total1,401 (100.0%)946 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fabens

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fabens are 5 to 9 minutes (343 commuters, 15.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (330 commuters, 14.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (301 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Fabens
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1998.9%
5 to 9 Minutes34315.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1647.3%
15 to 19 Minutes30113.5%
20 to 24 Minutes24010.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1556.9%
30 to 34 Minutes33014.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1356.0%
40 to 44 Minutes924.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1185.3%
60 to 89 Minutes733.3%
90 or more Minutes883.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Fabens

The most common commute times in Fabens are 30 to 34 minutes (206 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (230 commuters, 25.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fabens
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes163 (12.1%)36 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes113 (8.4%)230 (25.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes81 (6.0%)83 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes186 (13.8%)115 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes133 (9.9%)107 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes107 (8.0%)48 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes206 (15.3%)124 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes118 (8.8%)17 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)92 (10.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes78 (5.8%)40 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes73 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes88 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fabens

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fabens are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (224, 16.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (229, 25.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fabens
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM169 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM224 (16.6%)8 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM43 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM137 (10.2%)159 (17.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM164 (12.2%)70 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM168 (12.5%)169 (19.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM110 (8.2%)229 (25.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM95 (7.1%)48 (5.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)33 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM23 (1.7%)102 (11.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM28 (2.1%)21 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM170 (12.6%)33 (3.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,346 (100.0%)892 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fabens

Occupancy by Ownership in Fabens

Of the total 1,879 dwellings in Fabens, owner-occupied units account for 1,424 (75.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 455 (24.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fabens
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,42475.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45524.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,879100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fabens

Occupancy by Household Size in Fabens
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53228.3%
2-Person Household53728.6%
3-Person Household23012.2%
4+ Person Household58030.9%
Total Housing Units1,879100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fabens

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fabens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household361 (67.9%)171 (32.1%)
2-Person Household416 (77.5%)121 (22.5%)
3-Person Household211 (91.7%)19 (8.3%)
4+ Person Household436 (75.2%)144 (24.8%)
Total Housing Units1,424 (75.8%)455 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fabens

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fabens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School626 (78.8%)168 (21.2%)
High School Diploma508 (82.5%)108 (17.5%)
College/Associate Degree216 (66.1%)111 (33.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher74 (52.1%)68 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fabens

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fabens
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25013.3%
35 to 44 Years20711.0%
45 to 54 Years36719.5%
55 to 64 Years46624.8%
65 to 74 Years27614.7%
75 to 84 Years18910.1%
85 Years and Over1246.6%
Total1,879100.0%

Housing Finances in Fabens

Median Income by Occupancy in Fabens

Median Income by Occupancy in Fabens
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,424 (75.8%)$51,111
Renter-Occupied455 (24.2%)$21,185
Average1,879 (100.0%)$35,785

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fabens

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fabens
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (1.2%)43 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99950 (3.5%)27 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999175 (12.3%)85 (18.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999142 (10.0%)45 (9.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99975 (5.3%)81 (17.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999125 (8.8%)61 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99984 (5.9%)19 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999460 (32.3%)69 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999209 (14.7%)25 (5.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99943 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more44 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fabens

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fabens
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300481 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499457 (32.1%)106 (23.3%)
$500 to $799210 (14.7%)204 (44.8%)
$800 to $99940 (2.8%)43 (9.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499140 (9.8%)59 (13.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99996 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fabens

Housing Structures in Fabens

Housing Structures in Fabens
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,22165.0%
Single Unit, Attached241.3%
2 Unit Apartments241.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1095.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments40.2%
Mobile Home / Other49726.5%
Total1,879100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fabens

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fabens
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,040 (85.2%)181 (14.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other384 (77.3%)113 (22.7%)
Total1,424 (75.8%)455 (24.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fabens

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fabens
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)90 (19.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)111 (24.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms852 (59.8%)205 (45.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms458 (32.2%)49 (10.8%)
8 or more Rooms114 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fabens

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fabens
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,079 (75.8%)354 (77.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas96 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity249 (17.5%)101 (22.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fabens

Household Vehicle Usage in Fabens
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle160 (11.2%)81 (17.8%)
1 Vehicle305 (21.4%)264 (58.0%)
2 Vehicles587 (41.2%)48 (10.5%)
3 or more Vehicles372 (26.1%)62 (13.6%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fabens

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fabens

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,091333
Median Property Value$78,300$99,900
Median Household Income$49,688$20
Monthly Housing Costs$328$0
Real Estate Taxes$972$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fabens

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fabens
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000182 (16.7%)61 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999709 (65.0%)106 (31.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999200 (18.3%)166 (49.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,091 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fabens

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fabens
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999310 (28.4%)21 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999108 (9.9%)82 (24.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99984 (7.7%)17 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999364 (33.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (13.0%)96 (28.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (1.2%)67 (20.1%)
$150,000 or more24 (2.2%)30 (9.0%)
Total1,091 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fabens

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fabens
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x673 (61.7%)53,917 (16,191.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x99 (9.1%)198 (59.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x71 (6.5%)23 (6.9%)
4.0x or more231 (21.2%)35 (10.5%)
Total1,091 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fabens

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fabens
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800462 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499392 (35.9%)96 (28.8%)
$800 to $1,499237 (21.7%)82 (24.6%)
Total1,091 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fabens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fabens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fabens
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years298 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years636 (77.0%)190 (23.0%)
19 to 25 Years354 (58.6%)250 (41.4%)
26 to 34 Years386 (57.8%)282 (42.2%)
35 to 44 Years178 (36.8%)305 (63.1%)
45 to 54 Years441 (64.0%)248 (36.0%)
55 to 64 Years424 (56.5%)326 (43.5%)
65 to 74 Years516 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,702 (69.8%)1,601 (30.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fabens

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fabens
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born298 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen636 (77.0%)190 (23.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen354 (58.6%)250 (41.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fabens

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fabens
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000855 (63.9%)482 (36.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999612 (76.6%)187 (23.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,254 (69.3%)555 (30.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999510 (62.4%)308 (37.7%)
$100,000 and over469 (87.5%)67 (12.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fabens

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fabens
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6268 (89.9%)30 (10.1%)
6 to 18 Years497 (60.2%)189 (22.9%)
19 to 25 Years47 (7.8%)307 (50.8%)
25 to 34 Years73 (10.9%)313 (46.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)178 (36.8%)
45 to 54 Years56 (8.1%)385 (55.9%)
55 to 64 Years123 (16.4%)301 (40.1%)
65 to 74 Years453 (87.8%)152 (29.5%)
75 Years and over469 (100.0%)95 (20.3%)
Total1,986 (37.4%)1,950 (36.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fabens

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fabens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (3.7%)27 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years164 (19.0%)216 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years140 (48.1%)79 (35.1%)
75 Years and over99 (72.3%)319 (96.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fabens

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fabens: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (5.9%)24 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (7.6%)4 (1.8%)
75 Years and over57 (41.6%)151 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fabens: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years141 (16.3%)154 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years67 (23.0%)18 (8.0%)
75 Years and over16 (11.7%)165 (49.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fabens: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)27 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (5.4%)22 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years22 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (15.3%)149 (44.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fabens: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (5.3%)64 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years95 (32.7%)65 (28.9%)
75 Years and over64 (46.7%)277 (83.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fabens: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (2.4%)22 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years39 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (27.7%)172 (51.8%)

Technology Access in Fabens

Computing Device Access in Fabens

Computing Device Access in Fabens
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop73439.1%
Smartphone1,68889.8%
Tablet54328.9%
No Computing Device1256.7%
Total1,879100.0%

Internet Access in Fabens

Internet Access in Fabens
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home92449.2%
Cellular Data Only54629.1%
Satellite Internet1327.0%
No Internet32517.3%
Total1,879100.0%

Fabens Summary

Fabens is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Paso County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,031 at the 2010 census. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Fabens was founded in 1883 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The town was named after William Fabens, a railroad official. The town was incorporated in 1910 and had a population of 1,000 by 1920. The town was a major stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a major shipping point for cattle and cotton.

Geography

Fabens is located at 31°45'25" North, 106°7'25" West (31.756944, -106.123611). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.5 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Fabens is a rural community with a strong agricultural economy. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as a number of small businesses. The town is also home to a number of oil and gas production facilities.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,902 people, 1,845 households, and 1,521 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 712.2 people per square mile (275.2/km2). There were 2,068 housing units at an average density of 250.2/sq mi (96.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 87.2% of the population.
There were 1,845 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.58.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $20,917, and the median income for a family was $22,813. Males had a median income of $20,917 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,945. About 28.2% of families and 33.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.2% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fabens?
Total Population of Fabens is 5,303.
What is the Total Male Population of Fabens?
Total Male Population of Fabens is 2,607.
What is the Total Female Population of Fabens?
Total Female Population of Fabens is 2,696.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fabens?
There are 96.70 Males per 100 Females in Fabens.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fabens?
There are 103.41 Females per 100 Males in Fabens.
What is the Median Population Age in Fabens?
Median Population Age in Fabens is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fabens
Average Family Size in Fabens is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fabens
Average Household Size in Fabens is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fabens?
Per Capita income in Fabens is $17,747.
What is the Median Family Income in Fabens?
Median Family Income in Fabens is $52,083.
What is the Median Household income in Fabens?
Median Household Income in Fabens is $35,785.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fabens?
Income or Wage Gap in Fabens is 32.3%.
Women in Fabens earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fabens?
Family Income Deficit in Fabens is $10,647.
Families that are below poverty line in Fabens earn $10,647 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fabens?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fabens is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fabens?
There are 2,447 People in the Labor Forcein in Fabens.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fabens?
55.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Fabens.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fabens?
Unemployment Rate in Fabens is 4.2%.