El Paso, Texas - Economic Snapshot Dashboard
Population grew by 48,842 over the last 5 years and is projected to grow by 71,943 over the next 5 years.
884,432 Residents in 2023
Gross Regional Product of El Paso County in 2023
$46.8B
Jobs grew by 20,694 over the last 5 years and are projected to grow by 26,972 over the next 5 years.
391,489 Jobs in 2023
2023 average wage among all industries is below the national average of $84,753
$58,566
Demographics
Population and Jobs
Population, Jobs Trend and Forecast
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Population
Jobs
Population Change Comparison
Region | Population (2019) | Population (2025) | Population Change | Population Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 328,329,953 | 338,122,826.9 | 9,792,873.9 | 2.98% |
| Texas | 28,986,794 | 31,348,805.16 | 2,362,011.16 | 8.15% |
| El Paso County, TX | 837,501 | 881,255.49 | 43,754.49 | 5.22% |
Population by Age Cohort
5-Year Change in Population by Age Cohort
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Age Cohort | 2019 Population | 2024 Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 61,043 | 56,271 | -8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 63,260 | 63,060 | 0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 62,273 | 65,064 | 4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 63,449 | 67,257 | 6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 68,885 | 72,370 | 5% |
| 25 to 29 years | 68,910 | 68,073 | -1% |
| 30 to 34 years | 58,747 | 68,058 | 16% |
| 35 to 39 years | 54,836 | 62,654 | 14% |
| 40 to 44 years | 49,028 | 55,589 | 13% |
| 45 to 49 years | 50,124 | 51,237 | 2% |
| 50 to 54 years | 44,989 | 49,299 | 10% |
| 55 to 59 years | 45,992 | 44,744 | -3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 41,301 | 44,642 | 8% |
| 65 to 69 years | 33,410 | 39,338 | 18% |
| 70 to 74 years | 26,304 | 31,111 | 18% |
| 75 to 79 years | 18,382 | 22,516 | 22% |
| 80 to 84 years | 13,165 | 14,498 | 10% |
| 85 years and over | 13,403 | 12,941 | -3% |
Population by Race / Ethnicity
Population by Race
Non-Hispanic Population by Race/Ethnicity
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White, Non-Hispanic
Black, Non-Hispanic
Asian, Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic
Population by Race (Table)
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Race/Ethnicity | 2019 Population | 2024 Population | Change | % Change | 2024 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White, Hispanic | 671,157 | 710,222 | 39,065 | 6% | 79.92% |
| White, Non-Hispanic | 97,110 | 96,767 | -343 | 0% | 10.89% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 25,955 | 31,941 | 5,986 | 23% | 3.59% |
| Asian, Non-Hispanic | 9,606 | 11,067 | 1,461 | 15% | 1.25% |
| Black, Hispanic | 7,995 | 9,227 | 1,232 | 15% | 1.04% |
| Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic | 6,935 | 8,171 | 1,236 | 18% | 0.92% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic | 6,600 | 7,488 | 888 | 13% | 0.84% |
| Two or More Races, Hispanic | 5,834 | 6,875 | 1,041 | 18% | 0.77% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic | 2,368 | 2,537 | 169 | 7% | 0.29% |
| Asian, Hispanic | 1,984 | 2,336 | 352 | 18% | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic | 1,274 | 1,294 | 20 | 2% | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic | 683 | 797 | 114 | 17% | 0.09% |
Population by Education Attainment
Population by Educational Attainment
Workforce Commuter Characteristics
Median Commute of El Paso County Workforce in 2021
24 minutes
Remote Workers in El Paso County in 2021
5.8%
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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 (2023-2028)
+7% Job Growth
Goods and services that El Paso County's industries require to operate are provided within the region.
43%
29% lower labor cost than U.S. average
29% Lower Cost
Industry & Economic Impact
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 100,300 | $79,837 | 1.77 | 1% | 12813.25M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 56,587 | $52,363 | 0.99 | 10.74% | 3455.97M |
| Retail Trade | 49,082 | $39,260 | 1.12 | 4.7% | 3654.61M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 42,285 | $23,843 | 1.22 | 7.65% | 1583.97M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 35,854 | $52,447 | 1.29 | 32.34% | 2620.49M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 35,777 | $36,458 | 1.25 | 4.17% | 1696.04M |
| Construction | 29,277 | $57,355 | 1.06 | 3.65% | 2216.31M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 22,720 | $30,742 | 0.82 | 8.19% | 794.49M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 22,116 | $52,343 | 0.77 | 40.32% | 1722.48M |
| Finance and Insurance | 21,571 | $64,365 | 0.69 | 32.53% | 2472.75M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19,837 | $66,561 | 0.54 | 42.86% | 1813.03M |
| Manufacturing | 19,533 | $70,542 | 0.64 | 2.54% | 4074.29M |
| Wholesale Trade | 15,110 | $81,508 | 0.97 | 14.91% | 2946.91M |
| Information | 7,192 | $57,583 | 0.82 | 37.42% | 1284.68M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 6,743 | $25,204 | 0.63 | 21.16% | 268.86M |
| Educational Services | 5,756 | $37,245 | 0.49 | 25.68% | 237.94M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 3,580 | $68,440 | 0.51 | 32.02% | 283.28M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2,142 | $44,990 | 0.26 | 19.07% | 159.3M |
| Utilities | 1,617 | $142,258 | 1.12 | 4.82% | 941.14M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 192 | $64,835 | 0.08 | 16.7% | 40.72M |
Job Concentration
Occupation Concentration
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Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Median Salary | 2024 Average Hourly Wage | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
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| Sales and Related | 55,018 | $32,426 | $28.7 | 0.96 | 6.26% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 53,645 | $36,631 | $19.41 | 1.06 | -0.49% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 48,328 | $35,953 | $23.19 | 1.21 | 17.56% |
| Management | 39,604 | $74,387 | $45.78 | 0.85 | 52.08% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 38,959 | $25,066 | $13.34 | 1.21 | 3.64% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 30,460 | $65,255 | $43.47 | 0.76 | 45.2% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 27,055 | $59,987 | $28.55 | 1.14 | 4.55% |
| Healthcare Support | 25,499 | $23,630 | $14.47 | 1.25 | 8.28% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 23,974 | $75,359 | $46.19 | 0.98 | 12.67% |
| Construction and Extraction | 21,485 | $41,215 | $25.21 | 1 | -0.86% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 21,397 | $44,280 | $23.78 | 1.22 | 7.97% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 16,913 | $28,293 | $16.17 | 1.01 | 8.05% |
| Production | 16,472 | $33,790 | $19.12 | 0.75 | -0.52% |
| Military-only | 14,710 | $38,746 | $24.15 | 7.02 | 4.33% |
| Personal Care and Service | 13,942 | $27,433 | $18.76 | 0.82 | 1.18% |
| Protective Service | 12,339 | $50,741 | $28.06 | 1.38 | 3.8% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,647 | $39,298 | $30.15 | 0.63 | 14.11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 8,072 | $78,893 | $41.58 | 0.6 | 38.34% |
| Community and Social Service | 6,711 | $50,260 | $27.29 | 0.86 | 22.15% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 4,611 | $72,406 | $41.19 | 0.69 | 6.14% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 3,264 | $67,078 | $39.85 | 0.7 | 15.33% |
| Legal | 2,395 | $76,716 | $51.49 | 0.61 | 6.63% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,062 | $30,763 | $19.22 | 0.33 | 11.41% |
Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Job Postings 30-Day Trend
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2025 Postings
2024 Postings
Job Postings by Industry
Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,955 | -10.2% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,108 | -3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 909 | -7% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 676 | -4.4% |
| Educational Services | 595 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 578 | -6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 556 | -7.6% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 380 | 1.1% |
| Public Administration | 345 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale Trade | 315 | -5.4% |
| Finance and Insurance | 313 | 1.9% |
| Construction | 285 | -1.1% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 236 | -1.7% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 192 | -5.7% |
| Information | 127 | -23.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 30 | 10% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 28 | 25% |
| Utilities | 28 | 3.6% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 15 | -20% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 7 | -28.6% |
Hiring Demand by Company
Top 20 Companies
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare | 324 | -34% |
| City Of El Paso | 162 | -6.8% |
| El Paso Community College | 162 | 82.1% |
| The Hospitals Of Providence | 119 | -0.8% |
| University Medical Center Of El Paso | 110 | 4.5% |
| Walmart | 109 | 4.6% |
| The Hospitals Of Providence East Campus | 108 | 18.5% |
| The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus | 106 | 6.6% |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | 90 | 2.2% |
| ADP | 83 | -4.8% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 80 | -22.5% |
| The Hospitals Of Providence Sierra Campus | 79 | 1.3% |
| Ysleta Independent School District | 78 | -15.4% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | 69 | -8.7% |
| GEO Group | 65 | 1.5% |
| Tenet Healthcare | 60 | 41.7% |
| Texas Tech University | 53 | -26.4% |
| Starbucks | 51 | -15.7% |
| Optum | 47 | 70.2% |
| Schneider Electric | 37 | -13.5% |
Education Pipeline
2021 Educational Program Completions in El Paso County
12,690
Increase in Distance Offered Programs in El Paso County since 2012
+640.8%
Education by Race / Ethnicity
Education Attainment by Race
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Hispanic
Other
Not Identified
College Educated Population by Race
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Education Attainment by Race (Table)
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Race/Ethnicity | 2022 Population | 2022 Less Than High School | 2022 High School Diploma | 2022 College Degree |
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| White | 12.7% | 0.61% | 6.5% | 6.34% |
| Black | 3.25% | 0.19% | 1.72% | 1.11% |
| Asian | 1.34% | 0.12% | 0.46% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 80.09% | 21.3% | 35.37% | 18.68% |
| Other | 2.62% | 0.15% | 0.46% | 0% |
Program Completions
Educational Program Overview
Completions | % Completions | Institutions | % Institutions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Programs | 14,271 | 100% | 13 | 100% |
| Distance Offered Programs | 3,738 | 26% | 3 | 23% |
| Non-Distance Offered Programs | 10,533 | 74% | 13 | 100% |
Degrees by Program
Description | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,472 | 7.6K 12.5K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2,855 | 1.9K 2.9K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,637 | 0.9K 1.6K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,179 | 1.1K 1.2K |
| Engineering | 706 | 0.3K 0.7K |
| Education | 615 | 0.5K 0.6K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 569 | 0.1K 0.6K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 545 | 0.1K 0.5K |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 468 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 464 | 0.2K 0.5K |
Quality Of Life & Migration
Median Home Value in El Paso County
$331,400
Median Rent in El Paso County
$1,347
Median Age in El Paso
35
Housing Snapshot
Metro | Housing vacancy rate Q4 2020 | Average Rent | Percentage of households that rent | Percentage of Owner Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 8.60% | 1,287 | 39.50% | 59% |
| Texas | 10.80% | 1,215 | 35.40% | 62% |
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
Home Value Trends*
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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 | 1,672 | 1,988 | -317 |
| Bexar County, TX | 885 | 1,344 | -459 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 743 | 833 | -90 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 649 | 375 | 274 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 566 | 480 | 86 |
| San Diego County, CA | 489 | 301 | 188 |
| Ector County, TX | 464 | 497 | -33 |
| El Paso County, CO | 451 | 630 | -179 |
| Dallas County, TX | 450 | 465 | -14 |
| Harris County, TX | 441 | 569 | -127 |
| Midland County, TX | 432 | 459 | -28 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 409 | 520 | -111 |
| Bell County, TX | 374 | 513 | -140 |
| Pierce County, WA | 357 | 481 | -124 |
| Travis County, TX | 328 | 452 | -124 |
| Clark County, NV | 313 | 259 | 54 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 305 | 231 | 74 |
| Bernalillo County, NM | 290 | 273 | 18 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 270 | 387 | -116 |
| Otero County, NM | 269 | 446 | -177 |
DATA SOURCES
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Lightcast, Zillow, US Census Reporter, Neighborhood Scout, Porch, American Community Survey