El Paso County, Texas Demographics 2026
El Paso County, Texas has a population of 870,779, the 10th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,806 and the median home value is $180,400. The poverty rate is 18.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
El Paso County Quick Facts
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 | 866,275 | 870,779 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $58,859 | $59,806 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $167,300 | $180,400 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in El Paso County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 680,130 | $59,745 | 18.4% | $184,500 |
| Socorro | 37,123 | $54,744 | 20.7% | $144,500 |
| Horizon City | 23,668 | $65,737 | 22.0% | $170,200 |
| Fort Bliss | 11,460 | $57,111 | 13.1% | N/A |
| San Elizario | 10,116 | $49,977 | 25.9% | $110,400 |
| Homestead Meadows South | 6,660 | $49,327 | 24.2% | $173,500 |
| Canutillo | 5,962 | $40,682 | 34.0% | $106,600 |
| Homestead Meadows North | 5,795 | $63,088 | 20.5% | $192,800 |
| Fabens | 4,818 | $42,533 | 28.3% | $95,500 |
| Anthony | 4,580 | $54,588 | 19.7% | $168,200 |
| Sparks | 4,134 | $34,876 | 51.7% | $103,800 |
| Westway | 3,484 | $44,852 | 22.9% | $106,000 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,697 | $47,200 | 20.4% | $120,600 |
| Vinton | 2,585 | $65,991 | 18.3% | $109,100 |
| Tornillo | 1,341 | $50,119 | 32.2% | $77,300 |
| Clint | 1,258 | $43,977 | 28.5% | $203,700 |
| Prado Verde | 474 | $250,000+ | 0.0% | $423,300 |
| Morning Glory | 431 | $60,114 | 3.0% | $160,000 |
| Butterfield | 71 | $2,499 | 43.7% | N/A |
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Population Overview
El Paso County is located in Texas with a total population of 870,779. It is the 10th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in El Paso County is 33.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in El Paso County is $59,806. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $180,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% 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 11.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.0%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (82.7% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.1%.
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 Texas 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, Texas?
El Paso County has a population of 870,779, making it the 10th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in El Paso County?
The median household income in El Paso County is $59,806 with a poverty rate of 18.8%.
How many cities are in El Paso County, Texas?
El Paso County contains 19 Census-designated places.