2023 ACS Census Data · Population 866,275
El Paso County is a large county in Texas with a population of 866,275. The median household income is $58,859, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.9%, median home value is $167,300, and 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
866,275
2023 estimate
Rank #66 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,859
Household
Rank #2041 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$167,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1689 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1111 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
23.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
68.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Texas avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
27% below Texas avg·26% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above Texas avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,541
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% below Texas avg·20% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% above Texas avg·13% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Texas avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
44% below Texas avg·40% below national avg
Housing Units
320,812
Households
296,341
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,562
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% above Texas avg·5% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
24.7%
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