- 2006 Population: 52, 298
- 2010 Projection Population: 57, 341
- 2020 Projection Population: 67,886
- 2030 Projection Population: 78,109
Population Growth - In 2006, the Maverick County population is listed at 52, 298. From 1990 to 2006, Maverick County's population grew by over 30 percent from 36,378 to the present level. From 2005 to 2006, the Maverick County population increased 2.1 percent for the year. The state of Texas experienced a 2.5 percent population increase during the same time period.
In 2006, Maverick County was listed as the state's 58th largest county in population and the 41st fastest growing county from 2005 to 2006. Of the 254 counties in Texas, Maverick County ranks in the top 20% of the fastest growing counties in population.
In 2006, the Maverick County population was 94.9 percent Hispanic, 3.5 percent Anglo, 1.5 percent Native American and .7 percent African American.
The region's race/ethnic distribution in 2000:| Race/Ethnicity | Population | Area Percent | Statewide Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,529 | 70.9 | 70.97 |
| Black | 146 | 0.3 | 11.53 |
| Other | 839 | 1.8 | 3.33 |
| Hispanic | 44,938 | 95.0 | 31.99 |
| Age | Population | Area Percent | Statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4,708 | 10.0 | 7.8 |
| 5-14 | 9,978 | 21.1 | 15.8 |
| 15-19 | 4,301 | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| 20-44 | 15,425 | 32.6 | 38.5 |
| 45-64 | 8,391 | 17.7 | 20.2 |
| 65+ | 4,494 | 9.5 | 9,9 |
Median Age for Maverick County was 27.80 years (2000)
Labor Force Participation - In March 2009, Maverick County's labor force was 22,612 persons. Of this labor force, 19,068 persons were employed.