El Paso County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 852,782 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 840.3 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.1 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 296,225 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in El Paso County grew by 18.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 865,731 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
El Paso County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,875 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.88% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in El Paso County is about 23% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $203,082 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.7% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in El Paso County is about 16.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,045 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in El Paso County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.8 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.6 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,632 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,286 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,265 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in El Paso County is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
El Paso County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
El Paso County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.2% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about El Paso County, Texas.
What is the population of El Paso County, Texas?
The population of El Paso County, Texas is 852,782, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of El Paso County, Texas?
The population density of El Paso County, Texas is 840.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in El Paso County, Texas?
The median household income in El Paso County, Texas is $58,875, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in El Paso County, Texas?
The median home price in El Paso County, Texas is $203,082, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in El Paso County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in El Paso County, Texas is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.