El Paso County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

El Paso County is located in Texas with a total population of 866,275. It is the 9th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in El Paso County is 33.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in El Paso County is $58,859. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $167,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, El Paso County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in El Paso County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 82.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (82.7% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.