El Paso Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of El Paso?
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There are 679,879 residents in El Paso, with a median age of 33. Of this, 49.02% are males and 50.98% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.8% of the resident pool in El Paso, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.13%. Additionally, 11.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 568,289 people in El Paso currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 568,289 people in El Paso currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 679,879 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 333,286 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 346,593 | -0.1% |
Male population 49.02%
Female population 50.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 508,565 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 96,055 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 75,259 | -5.4% |
Citizen US Born 74.8%
Citizen not US Born 14.13%
Not Citizen 11.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,861 | -16.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 68,920 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,789 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 17,538 | -6.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 568,289 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.88%
Moved from Same County 10.3%
Moved from Same State 1.31%
Moved from Different State 2.62%
Same House as Last Year 84.9%
What are the employment statistics in El Paso?
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White-collar workers make up 79.11% of the working population in El Paso, while blue-collar employees account for 20.89%. There are also 25,287 entrepreneurs in El Paso (8.63% of the workforce); 195,504 workers employed in private companies (66.69%); and 57,898 people working in governmental institutions (19.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 231,936 | -0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 61,232 | 1.9% |
White Collar 79.11%
Blue Collar 20.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 25,287 | 1.5% |
| Private Companies | 195,504 | -0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 57,898 | -0.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 14,479 | 1.3% |
Self Employees 8.63%
Private Companies 66.69%
Governmental Workers 19.75%
Not for Profit Companies 4.94%
How many households are there in El Paso?
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There are a total of 230,905 households in El Paso, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.36% of these El Paso households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.64%. Additionally, 37.75% of households have children and 62.25% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 230,905 | 1.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.7% |
| Family Households | 162,460 | 1.0% |
| Non-family Households | 68,445 | 3.7% |
Family Households 70.36%
Non-family Households 29.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 87,167 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 143,738 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 37.75%
Households without Children 62.25%
What are the median and average incomes in El Paso?
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The average annual household income in El Paso is $66,117, while the median household income sits at $48,866 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $52,414, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,306. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $28,778 and $31,725, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,117 | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income | $48,866 | 2.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 124,073 | -1.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 538,833 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in El Paso?
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There are 252,526 housing units in El Paso, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 230,905 occupied housing units in El Paso, 59.62% are owner-occupied, while 40.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $145,900. In general, housing costs reach $877 per month in El Paso.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $145,900. In general, housing costs reach $877 per month in El Paso.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 252,526 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 12,513 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,887 | -12.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 28,712 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 26,949 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 41,134 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 36,187 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33,955 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 35,985 | -5.7% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 28,204 | 14.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 230,905 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 137,667 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 93,238 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 59.62%
Renter Occupied 40.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 78,489 | 0.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 59,178 | 7.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $145,900 | 4.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,400 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $877 | 0.9% |
With Mortgage 57.01%
Without Mortgage 42.99%
What is the level of education in El Paso?
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Approximately 32.11% of the population in El Paso holds a high school degree (that's 160,190 residents), while 26.65% have attained a college certificate (135,886 locals) and 15.7% have a bachelor's degree (78,339 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 47,489 | -2.3% |
| Some High School | 160,190 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 135,886 | -0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 42,126 | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 78,339 | 3.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 37,782 | 5.8% |
No High School 9.52%
Some High School 32.11%
Some College 26.65%
Associate Degree 8.44%
Bachelor's Degree 15.7%
Graduate Degree 7.57%
What is the marital status of El Paso residents?
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A total of 187,950 people in El Paso have never been married (which represents 35.54% of the total population), while 252,871 of them are wedded (47.81%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 18,738 (3.54%) and 57,827 (10.93%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 187,950 | 0.6% |
| Married | 252,871 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 18,738 | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 30,258 | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 57,827 | 0.9% |
Never Married 35.54%
Married 47.81%
Separated 3.54%
Widowed 5.72%
Divorced 10.93%
What are the most common means of transportation in El Paso?
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The top three means of transportation people in El Paso use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 269,915 residents commute by car, 4,363 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 3,018 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 269,915 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,363 | -8.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 39 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 451 | -3.0% |
| Motorcycle | 551 | -12.0% |
| TaxiCab | 86 | 196.6% |
| Walk | 3,018 | -26.8% |
What is the median and average household income in El Paso by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 79821 | 7,044 | 1,878 | $40,556.00 | $51,610.00 |
| 79835 | 11,171 | 3,559 | $41,238.00 | $55,538.00 |
| 79836 | 5,804 | 1,772 | $42,979.00 | $50,530.00 |
| 79838 | 4,872 | 1,623 | $30,737.00 | $38,448.00 |
| 79849 | 11,605 | 3,199 | $38,937.00 | $46,691.00 |
| 79853 | 2,282 | 667 | $50,781.00 | $58,190.00 |
| 79901 | 8,821 | 3,436 | $12,025.00 | $19,659.00 |
| 79902 | 20,752 | 8,561 | $36,998.00 | $63,355.00 |
| 79903 | 15,422 | 5,847 | $29,653.00 | $40,647.00 |
| 79904 | 33,084 | 11,461 | $34,778.00 | $49,530.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
