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Population grew by 9,462 over the last 5 years and is projected to grow by 24,609 over the next 5 years
876,146 Residents in 2025
Gross Regional Product of El Paso County in 2025
$52.4B
Jobs grew by 38,614 over the last 5 years and are projected to grow by 24,354 over the next 5 years
403,932 Jobs in 2025
Median household income is $20.9K below the national median household income of $80.7K
$59.8K
Demographics
Population and Jobs
Population, Jobs Trend and Forecast
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Population
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Jobs
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Population Trend and Forecast
Population Change Comparison
Region | Population (2020) | Population (2025) | Population Change | Population Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County, TX | 866,684 | 876,146 | 9,462 | 1.09% |
| Texas | 29,239,570 | 31,709,133 | 2,469,563 | 8.45% |
| United States | 331,577,720 | 341,675,177 | 10,097,457 | 3.05% |
Population by Age Cohort
Population by Age Cohort
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Age Cohort | 2020 Population | 2025 Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 58,708 | 54,233 | -8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 60,112 | 57,699 | -4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 65,199 | 59,746 | -8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 68,956 | 64,200 | -7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 69,700 | 71,153 | 2% |
| 25 to 29 years | 65,125 | 67,734 | 4% |
| 30 to 34 years | 57,501 | 63,569 | 11% |
| 35 to 39 years | 53,988 | 57,722 | 7% |
| 40 to 44 years | 49,374 | 54,146 | 10% |
| 45 to 49 years | 51,786 | 48,239 | -7% |
| 50 to 54 years | 49,415 | 49,448 | 0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 50,621 | 46,699 | -8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 47,939 | 46,587 | -3% |
| 65 to 69 years | 39,332 | 44,486 | 13% |
| 70 to 74 years | 30,225 | 35,733 | 18% |
| 75 to 79 years | 20,054 | 25,977 | 30% |
| 80 to 84 years | 14,139 | 15,721 | 11% |
| 85 years and over | 14,408 | 14,766 | 2% |
Population by Race / Ethnicity
Population By Race
Non-Hispanic Population by Race
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White, Non-Hispanic
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Black, Non-Hispanic
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Asian, Non-Hispanic
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Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic
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American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic
Population by Race (Table)
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Demographic | 2020 Population | 2025 Population | Change | % Change | 2025 % of Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White, Hispanic | 691,736 | 698,016 | 6,280 | 0.9% | 79.7% |
| White, Non-Hispanic | 101,277 | 95,383 | -5,894 | -5.8% | 10.9% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 27,954 | 32,271 | 4,317 | 15.4% | 3.7% |
| Asian, Non-Hispanic | 10,302 | 11,567 | 1,265 | 12.3% | 1.3% |
| Black, Hispanic | 8,312 | 9,162 | 850 | 10.2% | 1% |
| Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic | 7,490 | 8,233 | 743 | 9.9% | 0.9% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic | 6,950 | 7,763 | 813 | 11.7% | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races, Hispanic | 6,035 | 6,587 | 552 | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic | 2,456 | 2,665 | 209 | 8.5% | 0.3% |
| Asian, Hispanic | 2,137 | 2,346 | 209 | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic | 1,335 | 1,335 | 0 | 0% | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic | 700 | 819 | 119 | 17% | 0.1% |
Population by Education Attainment
Population by Educational Attainment
Workforce Commuter Characteristics
Average Commute of El Paso County Workforce in 2024
24 minutes
Remote Workers in El Paso County in 2024
7.1%
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Where Our Workforce Works & Lives
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
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Industry & Jobs
Projected 5-year Job Growth ({cy}-{future})
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Goods and services that El Paso County's industries require to operate are provided within the region.
46%
26% lower labor cost than U.S. average
26% Lower Cost
Industry & Economic Impact
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs | 2025 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 96,179 | $85,590 | 1.64 | 0.31% | 13167.97M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 52,596 | $56,232 | 0.94 | 14.79% | 3654.82M |
| Retail Trade | 40,881 | $44,202 | 1.1 | 6.82% | 3952.12M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 40,150 | $26,380 | 1.2 | 28.1% | 1757.1M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 28,711 | $41,910 | 1.23 | 3.21% | 1716.18M |
| Construction | 23,391 | $63,433 | 0.99 | -3.15% | 2458.61M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 22,968 | $69,498 | 1.3 | 30.38% | 2854.49M |
| Manufacturing | 19,032 | $75,787 | 0.64 | 7.42% | 4099.15M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15,220 | $81,833 | 0.54 | 47.54% | 1891.78M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 14,971 | $36,306 | 0.75 | 7.36% | 831.91M |
Job Concentration
Occupation Concentration
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Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 49,396 | $38,601 | $20.18 | 1.13 | 0.73% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 39,093 | $37,997 | $23.47 | 1.15 | 21.57% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 37,931 | $24,877 | $13.24 | 1.18 | 24.39% |
| Sales and Related | 35,324 | $31,674 | $21.41 | 1.03 | -1.68% |
| Management | 27,420 | $86,568 | $49.95 | 0.9 | 44.58% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 25,351 | $62,439 | $28.99 | 1.1 | 8.19% |
| Healthcare Support | 23,592 | $25,749 | $14.37 | 1.17 | 8.2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 22,479 | $78,765 | $46.96 | 0.94 | 13.52% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 20,391 | $66,317 | $36.39 | 0.76 | 34.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 18,429 | $47,736 | $25.53 | 1.17 | 4.53% |
Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Job Postings 30-Day Trend
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2026 Postings
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2025 Postings
Job Postings by Industry
Industry Sector | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,997 | -12.9% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,533 | -4.8% |
| Retail Trade | 1,144 | -4.4% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 996 | -5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 833 | -14% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 643 | -8.7% |
| Educational Services | 613 | -6.4% |
| Construction | 592 | -9.5% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 485 | -15.4% |
| Wholesale Trade | 392 | -20.8% |
Hiring Demand by Company
Top 20 Companies
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare | 253 | -19.2% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 238 | 0% |
| University Medical Center Of El Paso | 176 | -16.2% |
| City Of El Paso | 170 | -6.6% |
| Dollar General | 131 | 107.9% |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | 120 | 14.3% |
| Schneider Electric | 90 | -11.8% |
| El Paso Community College | 81 | 50% |
| University Medical Center | 79 | -21% |
| The Hospitals Of Providence East Campus | 77 | 18.5% |
Education Pipeline
2024 Educational Program Completions in El Paso County
13,187
Increase in Distance Offered Programs in El Paso County since 2015
+69%
Education by Race / Ethnicity
Education Attainment by Ethnicity
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Hispanic
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Non-Hispanic
College Educated Population by Race
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College Educated Population by Ethnicity
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Education Attainment by Race (Table)
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Race/Ethnicity | 2024 Population | 2024 Less Than High School | 2024 High School Diploma | 2024 College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.51% | 16.97% | 30.31% | 36.96% |
| Black | 3.39% | 0.85% | 3.79% | 4.39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.94% | 0.63% | 1.01% | 1.01% |
| Asian | 1.44% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 3.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.03% | 0.25% | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 18.63% | 26.46% | 19.34% | 11.42% |
| Two or more races | 45.93% | 54.28% | 44.4% | 43.07% |
| Hispanic | 81.52% | 94.94% | 81.97% | 70.76% |
| Non-Hispanic | 18.48% | 5.06% | 18.03% | 29.24% |
Program Completions
Educational Program Overview
Program Type | Completions | % Completions | Institutions | % Institutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Programs | 12,675 | 100% | 11 | 100% |
| Distance Offered Programs | 4,303 | 34% | 5 | 45% |
| Non-Distance Offered Programs | 8,372 | 66% | 11 | 100% |
Degrees by Program
Description | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,187 | 8.5K 13.2K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2,944 | 2.3K 2.9K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,832 | 0.9K 1.8K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,187 | 1.2K 1.2K |
| Engineering | 705 | 0.3K 0.7K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 607 | 0.2K 0.6K |
| Education | 583 | 0.4K 0.6K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 569 | 0.3K 0.6K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 561 | 0.2K 0.6K |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 542 | 0.2K 0.5K |
Quality Of Life & Migration
Median Home Value in El Paso County
$209,100
Median Gross Rent in El Paso County
$1,082
Median Age in El Paso County
34
Housing Snapshot
Region | Housing Vacancy Rate | Median Rent | Percentage of Renter-Occupied | Percentage of Owner-Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 7.4% | $1,079 | 35.8% | 64.2% |
| Texas | 8.8% | $1,475 | 37.4% | 62.6% |
El Paso is one of the oldest cities in West Texas, and the largest city, with older housing stock that is naturally more affordable from a regional perspective.
Regional Home Value Comparison
Zillow Home Values Trend
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Homeownership Rate
Housing by Construction Type
List of top counties' migration activity to/from El Paso County
Migration Activity
Top 20 Counties by Net In-Migration
Ranked by net in-migration to El Paso County
County | Inbound | Outbound | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 1,804 | 2,102 | -297 |
| Bexar County, TX | 824 | 1,147 | -323 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 660 | 816 | -156 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 557 | 400 | 157 |
| El Paso County, CO | 493 | 507 | -13 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 478 | 421 | 57 |
| Harris County, TX | 449 | 594 | -145 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 378 | 625 | -247 |
| San Diego County, CA | 375 | 296 | 80 |
| Dallas County, TX | 374 | 503 | -130 |
| Otero County, NM | 350 | 514 | -164 |
| Clark County, NV | 326 | 260 | 66 |
| Bell County, TX | 309 | 459 | -150 |
| Pierce County, WA | 307 | 373 | -66 |
| Midland County, TX | 291 | 438 | -147 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 277 | 215 | 62 |
| Travis County, TX | 267 | 544 | -277 |
| Ector County, TX | 260 | 471 | -211 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 250 | 290 | -40 |
| Riverside County, CA | 245 | 165 | 80 |
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