El Paso County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

El Paso County is located in Colorado with a total population of 736,008. It is the 1st most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in El Paso County is 35.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in El Paso County is $87,470. This is 5% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $431,000. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in El Paso County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.3%.

Education

41.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.