El Paso, TX

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Population

683,583

0.0725% growth

Median Age

33.4


Median Household Income

$44,754

3.6% growth

Poverty Rate

20.3%


Number of Employees

293,641

2.19% growth

Median Property Value

$127,700

1.92% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, El Paso, TX had a population of 684k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $44,754. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of El Paso, TX grew from 683,088 to 683,583, a 0.0725% increase and its median household income grew from $43,200 to $44,754, a 3.6% increase.

The population of El Paso, TX is 81.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% White Alone, and 3.4% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in El Paso, TX speak a non-English language, and 88% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso, TX are The University of Texas at El Paso (4,597 degrees awarded in 2016), El Paso Community College (4,591 degrees), and Vista College (2,892 degrees).

The median property value in El Paso, TX is $127,700, and the homeownership rate is 58.9%. Most people in El Paso, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in El Paso, TX is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of El Paso, TX employs 294k people. The largest industries in El Paso, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (41,359 people), Retail Trade (34,242 people), and Educational Services (33,966 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,930), Public Administration ($49,995), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($41,476).

Median household income in El Paso, TX is $44,754. Males in El Paso, TX have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,183. The income inequality in El Paso, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,754

2017 value

± $1,908

3.6%

1 Year Growth

± 6.7%

Households in El Paso, TX have a median annual income of $44,754, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,200 in 2016, which represents a 3.6% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$65,834

Average Male Salary

± $720

$47,183

Average Female Salary

± $513

In 2017, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $66,972 ± $2,204

  2. White

    $53,020 ± $510

  3. Two or More Races

    $45,863 ± $2,727

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for El Paso, TX is from Texas.

0.479

2017 Wage GINI

0.482

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Texas was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.678% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 102.14

  2. Census Tract 102.13

  3. Census Tract 102.11

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Paso, TX was Census Tract 102.14 with a value of $129,464, followed by Census Tract 102.13 and Census Tract 102.11, with respective values of $111,339 and $98,828.

The following map shows all of the places in El Paso, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Paso, TX (136k out of 671k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    123,004 ± 2,850

  2. White

    109,878 ± 2,683

  3. Other

    18,975 ± 1,284

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Paso, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

294k

2017 Value

± 10,552

2.19%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in El Paso, TX grew at a rate of 2.19%, from 287k employees to 294k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Paso, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47,146 people), Sales & Related Occupations (33,368 people), and Management Occupations (25,986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47,146 people), Sales & Related Occupations (33,368 people), and Management Occupations (25,986 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, El Paso, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.74 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.51 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.48 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($73,455), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,801), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($61,596).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

294k

2017 Value

± 10,552

2.19%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in El Paso, TX grew at a rate of 2.19%, from 287k employees to 294k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Paso, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (41,359 people), Retail Trade (34,242 people), and Educational Services (33,966 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Paso, TX, though some of these residents may live in El Paso, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in El Paso, TX, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (41,359 people), Retail Trade (34,242 people), and Educational Services (33,966 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, El Paso, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.88 times higher than expected), Public Administration (1.63 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.47 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in El Paso, TX, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,930), Public Administration ($49,995), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($41,476).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Fuel oils

    $282B

  2. Gasoline

    $216B

  3. Mixed freight

    $159B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $282B, followed by Gasoline ($216B) and Mixed freight ($159B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.97T

2015 Value

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value

42.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Texas trade was $1.97T. This is expected to increase 42.1% to $2.8T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Louisiana

    $85.7B

  2. Oklahoma

    $53.4B

  3. California

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $85.7B, followed by Oklahoma with $53.4B and California and $34.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

80.8% of the population of El Paso, TX has health coverage, with 35.2% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 6.93% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 6.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of El Paso, TX was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in El Paso, TX see 1670 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.12% decrease from the previous year (1672 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1790 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1012 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,670 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,670 patients per year. This represents a 0.12% decrease from the previous year (1,672 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

19.2%

Uninsured

35.2%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

6.93%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

6.03%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Paso, TX grew by 6.38% from 18% to 19.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in El Paso, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Cass County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Nacogdoches County

    14.4% prevalence

  3. San Augustine County

    14.3% prevalence

Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Texas, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Texas by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

El Paso, TX is home to a population of 684k people, from which 88% are citizens. As of 2017, N/A% of El Paso, TX residents were born outside of the country (166k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of El Paso, TX is composed of 557k Hispanic or Latino residents (81.4%), 86.3k White Alone residents (12.6%), 23.3k Black or African American Alone residents (3.4%), 8.94k Asian Alone residents (1.31%), 5.66k Two or More Races residents (0.827%), 1.88k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.275%), 495 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0724%), and 478 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0699%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in El Paso, TX are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

26

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

52

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in El Paso, TX was 33.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 26, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in El Paso, TX are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all El Paso, TX residents was 33.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2017 Foreign-Born Population

  1. N/A%

    166k people

  2. N/A%

    N/A people

As of 2017, N/A% of El Paso, TX residents (166k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Paso, TX was N/A%, meaning that the rate has been maintaining.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    2,536,761 ± 37,310 people

  2. India

    269,624 ± 12,687 people

  3. El Salvador

    222,793 ± 11,543 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,536,761 Texas residents, followed by India with 269,624 and El Salvador with 222,793.

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Citizenship

88%

2017 Citizenship

86.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 88% of El Paso, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in El Paso, TX was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    557k ± 18.4k

  2. White Alone

    86.3k ± 2.48k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    23.3k ± 1.56k

In 2017, there were 6.45 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (557k people) in El Paso, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 86.3k White Alone and 23.3k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in El Paso, TX as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of El Paso, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in El Paso, TX was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of El Paso, TX are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    18,596 ± 2,816

  2. Vietnam

    10,541 ± 1,457

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    8,261 ± 1,520

El Paso, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in El Paso, TX awarded 14,698 degrees. The student population of El Paso, TX is skewed towards women, with 27,535 male students and 34,843 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Paso, TX are Hispanic or Latino (10,907 and 76.7%), followed by White (1,713 and 12%), Black or African American (1,091 and 7.67%), and Unknown (174 and 1.22%).

The largest universities in El Paso, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at El Paso (4,597 and 31.3%), El Paso Community College (4,591 and 31.2%), and Vista College (2,892 and 19.7%).

The most popular majors in El Paso, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,602 and 10.9%), Medical Assistant (1,587 and 10.8%), and Registered Nursing (569 and 3.87%).

The median tuition costs in El Paso, TX are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,769 and $18,744 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Business

    325 degrees awarded

  2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies

    238 degrees awarded

  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    1,602 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in El Paso, TX was General Business with 325 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in El Paso, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. The University of Texas at El Paso

    4,597 degrees awarded

  2. El Paso Community College

    4,591 degrees awarded

  3. Vista College

    2,892 degrees awarded

$5,769

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the El Paso, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at El Paso with 4,597 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

5,959

Degrees Awarded to Men

8,739

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 5,959 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Paso, TX, which is 0.682 times less than the 8,739 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in El Paso, TX by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    10,907 degrees awarded

  2. White

    1,713 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    1,091 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in El Paso, TX were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 10,907 degrees mean that there were 6.37 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,713 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in El Paso, TX was $127,700 in 2017, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $125,300 to $127,700, a 1.92% increase. The homeownership rate in El Paso, TX is 58.9%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in El Paso, TX have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in El Paso, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$44,754

Median Household Income

± $1,908

229k

Number of Households

± 8,585

In 2017, the median household income of the 229k households in El Paso, TX grew to $44,754 from the previous year's value of $43,200.

The following chart displays the households in El Paso, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$127,700

2017 Median

± $3,588

$125,300

2016 Median

± $3,801

In 2017, the median property value in El Paso, TX grew to to $127,700 from the previous year's value of $125,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in El Paso, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Paso, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in El Paso, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Paso, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

58.9%

2017 Homeownership

57.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 58.9% of the housing units in El Paso, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in El Paso, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in El Paso, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in El Paso, TX have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Paso, TX have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in El Paso, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80%

  2. Carpooled

    10.1%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.47%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in El Paso, TX was Drove Alone (80%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.1%) and those who Worked At Home (3.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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