El Paso, Texas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
677,181
Population
$55,710
Median Income
$159,300
Home Value
33.7
Median Age

Demographics

El Paso has a population of 677,181 with a median age of 33.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Hispanic
81.6%
White
49.4%
Black
3.6%
Asian
1.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population677,181
Median Age33.7
White49.4%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian1.4%
Hispanic or Latino81.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in El Paso is $55,710, which is 25.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $27,434. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

$55,710
Median Household Income
$27,434
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in El Paso is 6.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In El Paso, 81.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
81.5%
Bachelor's+
27.1%
Graduate+
9.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.1%

Housing

The median home value in El Paso is $159,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $976. The homeownership rate is 59.5%.

$159,300
Median Home Value
$976/mo
Median Rent
59.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$159,300
Median Monthly Rent$976
Homeownership Rate59.5%
Vacancy Rate7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of El Paso, Texas?
The population of El Paso, Texas is 677,181 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in El Paso, Texas?
The median household income in El Paso, Texas is $55,710. This is 25.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in El Paso, Texas?
The median home value in El Paso, Texas is $159,300. The median monthly rent is $976.
What percentage of people in El Paso have a college degree?
In El Paso, Texas, 27.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 81.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is El Paso, Texas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in El Paso, Texas is 2.9x (median home value $159,300 vs. median income $55,710), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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