El Paso, TX

Census Place

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2021 Population
676,395
0.512% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
33.5
1.52% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.3%
2.76% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,325
5.03% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$137,600
3.61% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
294,306
0.388% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, El Paso, TX had a population of 676k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $51,325. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of El Paso, TX declined from 679,879 to 676,395, a −0.512% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,866 to $51,325, a 5.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in El Paso, TX are White (Hispanic) (47.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (19.4%), Other (Hispanic) (14.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.07%).

None of the households in El Paso, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.4% of the residents in El Paso, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso, TX are The University of Texas at El Paso (228796) (5,322 degrees awarded in 2021), El Paso Community College (4,333 degrees), and Western Technical College (224679) (986 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in El Paso, TX was $137,600, and the homeownership rate was 59.8%.

Most people in El Paso, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in El Paso, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

El Paso, TX is home to a population of 676k people, from which 89.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.8% of El Paso, TX residents were born outside of the country (154k people).

In 2021, there were 2.43 times more White (Hispanic) residents (320k people) in El Paso, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 131k Two+ (Hispanic) and 95.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.4%
2021 Citizenship
88.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.4% of El Paso, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in El Paso, TX was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Paso, TX
  1. White (Hispanic)
    320k ± 6.88k
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    131k ± 5.27k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    95.3k ± 5.27k
81.6%
Hispanic Population
552k people

In 2021, there were 2.43 times more White (Hispanic) residents (320k people) in El Paso, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 131k Two+ (Hispanic) and 95.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

81.6% of the people in El Paso, TX are hispanic (552k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

22.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
154k people
23%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
156k people

As of 2021, 22.8% of El Paso, TX residents (154k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Paso, TX was 23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    17,469 ± 1,272
  2. Vietnam
    9,241 ± 710
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    6,599 ± 741

El Paso, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of El Paso, TX employs 294k people. The largest industries in El Paso, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (43,546 people), Educational Services (35,890 people), and Retail Trade (34,244 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($57,963), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,071), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,924).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

294k
2021 Value
± 5,219
0.388%
1 Year growth
± 2.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in El Paso, TX grew at a rate of 0.388%, from 293k employees to 294k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Paso, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (38,848 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,844 people), and Management Occupations (26,035 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

294k
2021 Value
± 5,219
0.388%
1 Year growth
± 2.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in El Paso, TX grew at a rate of 0.388%, from 293k employees to 294k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Paso, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (43,546 people), Educational Services (35,890 people), and Retail Trade (34,244 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Paso, TX, though some of these residents may live in El Paso, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$34,438
Median earning men ± $959
$26,248
Median earning women ± $518

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,194), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,149).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,993), Construction ($35,516), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,554).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in El Paso, TX awarded 12,690 degrees. The student population of El Paso, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22,999 male students and 30,859 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Paso, TX are Hispanic or Latino (10,257 and 83.9%), followed by White (1,086 and 8.89%), Black or African American (379 and 3.1%), and Asian (159 and 1.3%).

The largest universities in El Paso, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at El Paso (228796) (5,322 and 41.9%), El Paso Community College (4,333 and 34.1%), and Western Technical College (224679) (986 and 7.77%).

The most popular majors in El Paso, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,368 and 10.8%), Registered Nursing (702 and 5.53%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (540 and 4.26%).

The median tuition cost in El Paso, TX for a public four year colleges is $7,268 for in-state students and $21,704 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in El Paso, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 53,858 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 53,858 students enrolled in El Paso, TX, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 45,000 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 272 degrees awarded
  2. 1,368 degrees awarded
  3. 314 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in El Paso, TX was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 272 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in El Paso, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 5,322 degrees awarded
  2. 4,333 degrees awarded
  3. 986 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at El Paso (228796) with 5,322 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,392 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Paso, TX, which is 0.739 times less than the 7,298 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 10,257 degrees mean that there were 9.44 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,086 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,632) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in El Paso, TX was $137,600 in 2021, which is 0.562 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $132,800 to $137,600, a 3.61% increase. The homeownership rate in El Paso, TX is 59.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in El Paso, TX have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Paso, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in El Paso, TX is $51,325. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in El Paso, TX was Census Tract 102.13 with a value of $148,050, followed by Census Tract 102.14 and Census Tract 102.11, with respective values of $137,297 and $113,375.

Property

$137,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,920
$141,538
Median Property Taxes
±$3,198

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Paso, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in El Paso, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

59.8%
Homeownership
2021
65.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 59.8% of the housing units in El Paso, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 102.13
  2. Census Tract 102.14
  3. Census Tract 102.11

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Paso, TX was Census Tract 102.13 with a value of $148,050, followed by Census Tract 102.14 and Census Tract 102.11, with respective values of $137,297 and $113,375.

The following map shows all of the places in El Paso, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,325
Median Household Income
± $1,140
237k
Number of Households
± 4,328

In 2021, the median household income of the 237k households in El Paso, TX grew to $51,325 from the previous year's value of $48,866.

The following chart displays the households in El Paso, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for El Paso, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
  2. Carpooled (10.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.71%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in El Paso, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (5.71%).

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Commute Time

23.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Paso, TX have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in El Paso, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in El Paso, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in El Paso, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Paso, TX (123k out of 670k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Paso, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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80% of the population of El Paso, TX has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 7.67% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 5.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in El Paso County, TX see 2003 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.05% decrease from the previous year (2066 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2077 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 926 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,003 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in El Paso County, TX

Primary care physicians in El Paso County, TX see an average of 2,003 patients per year. This represents a 3.05% decrease from the previous year (2,066 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in El Paso County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

20%
Uninsured
35%
Employer Coverage
19%
Medicaid
7.67%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
5.13%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Paso, TX grew by 3.03% from 19.4% to 20%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in El Paso, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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