El Paso County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: El Paso County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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El Paso County, Colorado has a population of 742,999, the 1st most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $90,363 and the median home value is $461,000. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

El Paso County Quick Facts

Population 742,999

Median Household Income $90,363

Median Home Value $461,000

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 35.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.2%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.9%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 20

Population 742,999 1st of 64

Median Income $90,363 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 5.4%

How El Paso County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	736,008	742,999	+0.9%
Median household income	$87,470	$90,363	+3.3%
Median home value	$431,000	$461,000	+7.0%

Median Household Income

El Paso

$90,363

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

El Paso

$461,000

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.7%

$25K-$50K 14.7%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 45.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

11.3%

$200K+

13.5%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

68.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.2%

Renter 33.8%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,696/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

26.7%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

19.9%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in El Paso County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Colorado Springs	487,887	$84,818	9.0%	$452,600
Security-Widefield	37,345	$91,142	7.3%	$387,500
Fountain	29,300	$86,242	10.3%	$398,000
Cimarron Hills	19,817	$80,808	10.6%	$368,000
Fort Carson	18,019	$66,237	15.3%	N/A
Black Forest	15,738	$145,460	5.0%	$856,200
Monument	11,735	$128,816	4.7%	$636,700
Woodmoor	8,934	$171,875	2.3%	$771,900
Air Force Academy	6,727	$69,474	18.7%	N/A
Gleneagle	6,440	$139,653	4.0%	$605,400
Stratmoor	5,412	$65,000	10.6%	$310,000
Manitou Springs	4,735	$85,000	11.2%	$561,200
Palmer Lake	2,623	$125,357	4.4%	$485,700
Cascade-Chipita Park	1,412	$119,531	8.8%	$514,900
Ellicott	1,404	N/A	52.6%	N/A
Calhan	620	$62,321	6.0%	$296,600
Green Mountain Falls	459	$101,827	6.0%	$449,100
Peyton	139	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Ramah	127	N/A	3.9%	N/A
Rock Creek Park	97	$146,250	0.0%	$826,900

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Population Overview

El Paso County is located in Colorado with a total population of 742,999. It is the 1st most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in El Paso County is 35.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in El Paso County is $90,363. This is 5% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $461,000. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 66.2% 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 65.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%.

Education

41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 16.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for El Paso County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of El Paso County, Colorado?

El Paso County has a population of 742,999, making it the 1st most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in El Paso County?

The median household income in El Paso County is $90,363 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in El Paso County, Colorado?

El Paso County contains 20 Census-designated places.