Fabens is a somewhat small town located in the state of Texas. With a population of 7,498 people and three associated neighborhoods, Fabens is the 301st largest community in Texas.Unlike some towns, Fabens isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Fabens are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Fabens is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Fabens who work in sales jobs (14.27%), office and administrative support (11.97%), and healthcare suport services (8.69%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Fabens is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Fabens doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Fabens have a very low rate of college education: just 8.13% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities. The per capita income in Fabens in 2022 was $17,747, which is low income relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $70,988 for a family of four. Fabens is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Fabens home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Fabens, accounting for 93.29% of the town’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Fabens residents report their race to be Asian, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Fabens include German, Irish, French, Yugoslavian, and Other West Indian. Foreign born people are also an important part of Fabens's cultural character, accounting for 38.05% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Fabens is Spanish. Other important languages spoken here include English and Tagalog.
