Crockett County, Texas: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Ozona
Crockett County is a power-producing county: the plants here serve load well beyond its borders. Crockett County has no incorporated cities or towns. Its communities, including Ozona, are unincorporated and governed by the county. 265 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC (wind). 265 MW of it is already under construction or built. 1,124 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly wind. Next door, Pecos County has 3 data centers and 1,098 MW of planned generation. Employers here counted 1,325 jobs in 2025, down 11.0% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Crockett County
Crockett County has no incorporated cities or towns. Its communities, including Ozona, are unincorporated and governed by the county.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Ozona.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Crockett County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 3,095 | 2,769 | ▼ 10.5% | 225th of 254 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,488 | 1,325 | ▼ 11.0% | 225th of 254 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $44,046 | $59,821 | ▲ 35.8% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.0% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.1pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 1,124 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 265 MW | 24% of today's fleet | 93rd of 149 by size |
Its power plants have 1,124 MW of capacity, 91% of it wind. 2,769 people live here, down 10.5% since 2020. Texas-New Mexico Power Co is the largest utility serving Crockett County, one of 4 with territory here. It delivers power that customers buy from competing retail providers. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 3.0% in 2019.
Who powers Crockett County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +1,124 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Crockett County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co | — | Delivery only (retail choice) | 233,056 | — | — |
| AEP Texas North Company | — | Delivery only (retail choice) | 157,455 | — | — |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 9,298 | 18.51¢ | 23% |
| Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 5,886 | 13.55¢ | 10% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 3
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | 1,024 MW | 91% |
| Battery storage | 100 MW | 9% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Mesa Wind | White Mesa Wind, LLC | Wind | 501 MW | 2021 |
| Shamrock Wind | Shamrock Wind LLC | Battery storage | 324 MW | 2023 |
| Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Wind | 300 MW | 2019 |
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sampson Wind | Onshore Wind Turbine | 265 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC |
The Crockett County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 1,325 | $59,821 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Crockett County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Crockett County. Texas has 25 local measures on record statewide.
Crockett County and its neighbors
Of the 9 counties that border Crockett County, Pecos County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | 2,769 | ▼ 11.0% | 1,124 MW | 265 MW | — | — |
| Crane County | 4,554 | ▲ 18.0% | 503 MW | 200 MW | — | — |
| Irion County | 1,463 | ▼ 17.0% | 302 MW | — | — | — |
| Pecos County | 14,560 | ▼ 5.0% | 3,731 MW | 1,098 MW | 3 | — |
| Reagan County | 3,166 | ▼ 20.4% | 310 MW | — | — | — |
| Schleicher County | 2,245 | ▼ 8.1% | 200 MW | — | — | — |
| Sutton County | 3,203 | ▼ 35.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Terrell County | 702 | ▼ 4.4% | — | — | — | — |
| Upton County | 3,131 | ▲ 132.0% | 1,841 MW | 175 MW | 1 | — |
| Val Verde County | 47,835 | ▼ 0.7% | 396 MW | 276 MW | — | — |
More of Texas
Crockett County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Crockett County, Texas?
4 utilities have service territory in Crockett County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Texas-New Mexico Power Co, AEP Texas North Company, Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc, Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc.
What power plants are in Crockett County?
3 operating plants with 1,124 MW of capacity. The largest is White Mesa Wind (501 MW, wind).
How much new power is planned in Crockett County?
265 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 265 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC.
Are there data centers in Crockett County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Crockett County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Pecos County.
Is Crockett County adding jobs?
Employers counted 1,325 jobs in 2025 against 1,488 in 2019 (-11.0%, BLS QCEW).
Does Crockett County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Crockett County. Texas has 25 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.