El Paso County

As of 2021, El Paso County, TX has a population of approximately 865,657. The racial makeup includes 82.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% White, 3.5% Black or African American, and 1.4% Asian. The median age is 32.8 years. English is spoken by 28.1% of households, while 68.1% speak Spanish. The median household income is around $45,031, with 17.3% of residents living below the poverty line. The workforce participation rate is approximately 60.2%.

As of 2023, El Paso County, TX, has a median home value of approximately $168,000. The median rent is around $950 per month. The area's homeownership rate stands at about 63%, and the average household size is 3.1 people. Housing inventory has been relatively stable, with a balanced mix of single-family homes and apartments. Property tax rates are around 2.24%, slightly above the national average.

El Paso County, TX, conducts elections for various federal, state, and local offices. Major upcoming elections include the 2024 Presidential election, Texas Senate and House races, and local positions such as County Commissioner, Sheriff, and Judges. Key elections also involve school boards and city councils.

In the 2020 Presidential election, El Paso County saw a significant voter turnout with around 376,000 registered voters. Joe Biden won 66.4% of the vote, while Donald Trump received 32.1%.

For local elections, candidates can vary widely with each cycle. For instance, in the 2022 Texas House District 77 race, Democrat Lina Ortega ran unopposed. Sheriff Richard Wiles (Democrat) serves as the current Sheriff, having been re-elected in 2020.

Voter registration deadlines and early voting dates are specified on the El Paso County Elections Department website. Always verify current candidate lists and election dates directly from official sources.

El Paso County, TX, shows varied educational attainment. As of the most recent data:

• Approximately 78% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher.
• Around 21% possess a bachelor's degree or higher.

Comparatively, these figures are somewhat below national and state averages:

• Nationally, about 88% of individuals aged 25+ have at least a high school diploma, and roughly 34% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
• In Texas, around 84% of adults have finished high school, and about 30% have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

El Paso County trails behind both the national and Texas state averages in educational attainment levels, particularly at the college degree level.

As of recent data, El Paso County, TX, had an employment figure of approximately 350,000 people. Major industries include retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, and manufacturing. The retail sector employs about 15%, healthcare and social assistance roughly 14%, and manufacturing around 10% of the workforce.

Comparatively, the national employment average for retail is about 10%, healthcare at 13%, and manufacturing at 8.5%. Texas averages show similar trends: retail trade at 12%, healthcare at 13.5%, and manufacturing at 9%.

El Paso's employment distribution indicates a slightly higher reliance on retail and manufacturing sectors than national and state averages, reflecting the region's unique economic landscape. This industrial composition contributes to the county's resilience and economic stability, benefiting from sectors catering to both local and broader markets.

As of the latest available data, El Paso County, TX has a median household income of approximately $46,000. This is significantly lower than the national median household income, which stands at around $68,700, and the Texas state median household income, which is about $63,000. Below is a comparative table for clarity:

These figures highlight the income disparity between El Paso County and broader state and national averages.

As of the most recent data available, El Paso County, TX, generally has lower crime rates compared to national averages. The violent crime rate is 3.61 per 1,000 residents, and the property crime rate is 16.09 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Statistics Table for El Paso County, TX

El Paso remains safer than many other large cities, contributing to its reputation as one of the safest cities of its size in the United States.