El Paso, TX Census Data
The 6th largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
El Paso is the 6th largest city in Texas by population and ranks 61st of 74 for median household income. With 678,147 residents, its poverty rate of 18.4% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
678,147
49.2% male · 50.8% female
Median Age
34.1
4.6 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$58,734
$19,804 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
7.5% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 81.9%
Poverty Rate
18.4%
6.0% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 21.0%
Broadband Access
92.8%
3.1% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$171,700
Median rent: $1,041 · 60% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Labor force participation: 56.5%
Per Capita Income
$33,141
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
8.1%
Disability rate: 14.3%
How El Paso Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 6th of 74 | Top 10% |
| Highest Median Income | 61st of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 59th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 53rd of 74 | Bottom half |
| Highest Home Value | 67th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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El Paso, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of El Paso, TX?
The population of El Paso, TX is 678,147 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 34.1 years.
What is the median household income in El Paso?
The median household income in El Paso, TX is $58,734, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $33,141.
What is the poverty rate in El Paso?
The poverty rate in El Paso, TX is 18.4%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 21.0% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of El Paso residents have a college degree?
27.5% of adults (25+) in El Paso hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 81.9% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in El Paso?
The median home value in El Paso, TX is $171,700. Median rent is $1,041 per month, with 60% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of El Paso?
El Paso's population is 39.3% White, 3.6% Black, 81.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.5% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does El Paso rank among Texas cities?
El Paso is the 6th largest city in Texas by population, the 61st highest for median household income, the 59th lowest for poverty rate, the 53rd highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in El Paso?
The unemployment rate in El Paso, TX is 6.2%, with a labor force participation rate of 56.5%. Per capita income is $33,141.