El Paso County, Texas Population 2022
El Paso County, Texas's estimated population is 878,659 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. El Paso County, Texas is the 9th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 800,647 and has seen a growth of 9.74% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,051 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 3,671 | -380 | -9.38% |
| 1880 | 3,845 | 174 | 4.74% |
| 1890 | 15,678 | 11,833 | 307.75% |
| 1900 | 24,886 | 9,208 | 58.73% |
| 1910 | 52,599 | 27,713 | 111.36% |
| 1920 | 101,877 | 49,278 | 93.69% |
| 1930 | 131,597 | 29,720 | 29.17% |
| 1940 | 131,067 | -530 | -0.40% |
| 1950 | 194,968 | 63,901 | 48.75% |
| 1960 | 314,070 | 119,102 | 61.09% |
| 1970 | 359,291 | 45,221 | 14.40% |
| 1980 | 479,899 | 120,608 | 33.57% |
| 1990 | 591,610 | 111,711 | 23.28% |
| 2010 | 800,647 | 209,037 | 35.33% |
| 2011 | 807,148 | 6,501 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 813,649 | 6,501 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 820,150 | 6,501 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 826,651 | 6,501 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 833,152 | 6,501 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 839,653 | 6,501 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 846,154 | 6,501 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 852,655 | 6,501 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 859,156 | 6,501 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 865,657 | 6,501 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 872,158 | 6,501 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 878,659 | 6,501 | 0.75% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 580,085 | 69.31% |
| Black or African American | 26,915 | 3.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,685 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 10,654 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,246 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 112,022 | 13.39% |
| Two or More Races | 101,308 | 12.10% |
El Paso County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273,662 | 3 | 62.3 |
| Married | 130,103 | 3.75 | 73.6 |
| Male | 16,699 | 3.37 | 62.7 |
| Female | 51,362 | 3.65 | 52.9 |
| Non Family | 75,498 | 1.2 | 49.1 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63,370 | 12.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44,840 | 8.72% |
| High School Graduate | 119,067 | 23.16% |
| Some College | 117,467 | 22.85% |
| Associates Degree | 45,877 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82,646 | 16.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 40,897 | 7.95% |
El Paso County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,222 | 6,462 | 3,747 |
| White | 68,869 | 65,720 | 28,732 |
| Black | 16,834 | 16,205 | 5,030 |
| 2+ Races | 57,073 | 44,331 | 13,754 |
| Islander | 608 | 598 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 416,844 | 313,393 | 84,314 |
| Native American | 2,846 | 2,342 | 564 |
| Other Race | 71,146 | 46,260 | 9,498 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 98.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.88%.
$31,367
Average Earnings
$36,648
Average Male
$25,770
Average Female
El Paso County, Texas Language by Age
El Paso County, Texas Language
30.23% of El Paso County, Texas residents speak only English, while 69.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 67.88% of the population.
El Paso County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 1,196 | 528 | 44.15% |
| Hispanic | 683,987 | 144,495 | 21.13% |
| Native | 4,533 | 929 | 20.49% |
| Multiple | 100,158 | 19,089 | 19.06% |
| Black | 24,658 | 3,032 | 12.30% |
| Asian | 10,353 | 1,271 | 12.28% |
| White | 94,407 | 10,430 | 11.05% |
| Other | 28,395 | NaN% |
19.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.65%
Male Poverty Rate
21.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in El Paso County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Paso County, Texas is Islander, with 44.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Paso County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.78%.
El Paso County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
El Paso County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
El Paso County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
El Paso County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,080 | 7.77% |
| Black | 5,638 | 33.41% |
| Native American | 379 | 11.22% |
| Asian | 584 | 7.55% |
| Islander | 113 | 13.78% |
| Other Race | 2,914 | 3.53% |
| 2+ Races | 4,380 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 25,411 | 5.18% |
El Paso County, Texas Veterans by Education
7.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
58.14%
Born in El Paso County, Texas
76.09%
Native Born
23.91%
Foreign Born
11.82%
Non Citizen
12.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.09% of El Paso County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 58.14% having been born in Texas. 11.82% 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