Demographics & People — El Paso, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 678,147 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~684,700 |
| Median Age | 34.5 |
| Total Households | 242,482 |
| Family Households | 168,585 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 266,710 |
| Black or African American | 24,287 |
| Asian | 9,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 551,539 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 552,434 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 519,100 |
| Other groups | 511,636 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 98,480 |
| German | 25,332 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 17,789 |
| Irish | 16,482 |
| American | 14,575 |
| English | 13,700 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 13,536 |
Language
| English Only | 213,089 |
| Spanish | 406,388 |
| Population 5+ | 633,916 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 40,867 |
| Population 18+ | 493,457 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for El Paso, Texas.