El Paso County, Colorado Population 2022
El Paso County, Colorado's estimated population is 745,345 with a growth rate of 1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. El Paso County, Colorado is the 3rd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 Population was 627,031 and has seen a growth of 18.87% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 987 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 7,949 | 6,962 | 705.37% |
| 1890 | 21,239 | 13,290 | 167.19% |
| 1900 | 31,602 | 10,363 | 48.79% |
| 1910 | 43,321 | 11,719 | 37.08% |
| 1920 | 44,027 | 706 | 1.63% |
| 1930 | 49,570 | 5,543 | 12.59% |
| 1940 | 54,025 | 4,455 | 8.99% |
| 1950 | 74,523 | 20,498 | 37.94% |
| 1960 | 143,742 | 69,219 | 92.88% |
| 1970 | 235,972 | 92,230 | 64.16% |
| 1980 | 309,424 | 73,452 | 31.13% |
| 1990 | 397,014 | 87,590 | 28.31% |
| 2010 | 627,031 | 230,017 | 57.94% |
| 2011 | 637,305 | 10,274 | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 646,003 | 8,698 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 655,209 | 9,206 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 663,129 | 7,920 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 674,001 | 10,872 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 688,277 | 14,276 | 2.12% |
| 2017 | 700,099 | 11,822 | 1.72% |
| 2018 | 712,089 | 11,990 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 720,403 | 8,314 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 728,717 | 8,314 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 737,031 | 8,314 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 745,345 | 8,314 | 1.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 556,174 | 78.28% |
| Black or African American | 44,745 | 6.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,686 | 0.80% |
| Asian | 18,755 | 2.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,444 | 0.34% |
| Some Other Race | 27,259 | 3.84% |
| Two or More Races | 55,436 | 7.80% |
El Paso County, Colorado Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 262,780 | 2.63 | 65.2 |
| Married | 141,405 | 3.21 | 78.3 |
| Male | 11,808 | 3.35 | 51.9 |
| Female | 25,544 | 3.4 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 84,023 | 1.33 | 49.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,990 | 1.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16,568 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 92,493 | 20.01% |
| Some College | 113,082 | 24.46% |
| Associates Degree | 52,226 | 11.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108,353 | 23.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 70,637 | 15.28% |
El Paso County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 339,527 | 328,182 | 145,873 |
| Asian | 13,151 | 11,309 | 5,447 |
| 2+ Races | 23,075 | 21,718 | 7,339 |
| Black | 27,634 | 26,228 | 7,545 |
| Native American | 3,797 | 3,335 | 1,002 |
| Hispanic | 65,096 | 54,976 | 13,572 |
| Islander | 1,557 | 1,367 | 294 |
| Other Race | 16,199 | 12,884 | 2,375 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.96%.
$42,462
Average Earnings
$51,049
Average Male
$34,925
Average Female
El Paso County, Colorado Language by Age
El Paso County, Colorado Language
88.35% of El Paso County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 11.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.43% of the population.
El Paso County, Colorado Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 5,310 | 1,058 | 19.92% |
| Hispanic | 120,282 | 18,888 | 15.70% |
| Islander | 2,321 | 343 | 14.78% |
| Black | 42,578 | 5,627 | 13.22% |
| Multiple | 53,471 | 7,000 | 13.09% |
| White | 474,490 | 38,565 | 8.13% |
| Asian | 18,138 | 1,383 | 7.62% |
| Other | 4,457 | NaN% |
9.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
10.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in El Paso County, Colorado
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Paso County, Colorado is Native, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Paso County, Colorado is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.13%.
El Paso County, Colorado Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
El Paso County, Colorado Married by Age and Sex
El Paso County, Colorado Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
El Paso County, Colorado Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,202 | 17.07% |
| Black | 7,746 | 25.40% |
| Native American | 659 | 15.70% |
| Asian | 1,608 | 11.32% |
| Islander | 315 | 17.60% |
| Other Race | 2,065 | 10.75% |
| 2+ Races | 3,695 | 13.08% |
| Hispanic | 8,788 | 11.66% |
El Paso County, Colorado Veterans by Education
5.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
31.36%
Born in El Paso County, Colorado
93.04%
Native Born
6.96%
Foreign Born
3.02%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.04% of El Paso County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 31.36% having been born in Colorado. 3.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990