El Paso County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 742,999 | — | #88 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,363 | +20.2% | #292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.1 years | -9.8% | #2,955 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $461,000 | +63.5% | #176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,696 | +45.8% | #141 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.4% | #470 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
El Paso County has a population of 742,999, making it the #88 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in El Paso County is $90,363, ranking #292 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in El Paso County is $461,000 (+63.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,696/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.2%.
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92.8% of residents in El Paso County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County, Colorado has a total population of 742,999, making it the 88th most populous county in the United States. The median age in El Paso County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in El Paso County is $90,363, which ranks #292 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in El Paso County is $461,000, 63.5% above the national median. Renters in El Paso County pay a median gross rent of $1,696 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In El Paso County, 41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
El Paso County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.7%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
All data for El Paso County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.