The Town FilesEl Paso County, Texas
870,779 people. The median home is worth $180,400 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $59,806.
Towns in El Paso County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 678,815 | $184,500 | $59,745 | 34.5 |
| Socorro | 34,306 | $144,500 | $54,744 | 32.4 |
| Horizon City | 22,489 | $170,200 | $65,737 | 29.5 |
| Fort Bliss | 11,260 | — | $57,111 | 21.8 |
| San Elizario | 10,116 | $110,400 | $49,977 | 31.1 |
| Fabens | 7,498 | $95,500 | $42,533 | 47.7 |
| Homestead Meadows South | 7,142 | $173,500 | $49,327 | 29.7 |
| Canutillo | 6,212 | $106,600 | $40,682 | 30.9 |
| Homestead Meadows North | 5,210 | $192,800 | $63,088 | 37.4 |
| Sparks | 4,760 | $103,800 | $34,876 | 30.9 |
| Westway | 3,811 | $106,000 | $44,852 | 39.6 |
| Anthony | 3,671 | $168,200 | $54,588 | 32.4 |
| Agua Dulce | 3,218 | $120,600 | $47,200 | 30.6 |
| Vinton | 2,684 | $109,100 | $65,991 | 44.5 |
People and housing
| El Paso County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,806 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
333,908 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,230 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 649 storm events in El Paso County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
El Paso County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| September 10, 2008 | Hurricane | EM-3294: Hurricane Ike |
| August 29, 2008 | Hurricane | EM-3290: Hurricane Gustav |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).