El Paso County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 870,779 | — | #68 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,806 | -20.4% | #2,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.6 years | -13.6% | #3,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,400 | -36.0% | #1,635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,079 | -7.2% | #771 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.8% | #2,545 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
El Paso County has a population of 870,779, making it the #68 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.6 years, which is 13.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in El Paso County is $59,806, ranking #2,099 out of 3,222 counties — 20.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in El Paso County is $180,400 (-36.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,079/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.2%.
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78.4% of residents in El Paso County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.6% below the national rate.
About El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County, Texas has a total population of 870,779, making it the 68th most populous county in the United States. The median age in El Paso County is 33.6 years, which is 13.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in El Paso County is $59,806, which ranks #2,099 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in El Paso County is $180,400, 36.0% below the national median. Renters in El Paso County pay a median gross rent of $1,079 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In El Paso County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
El Paso County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (11.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.0%).
All data for El Paso County, Texas 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.