El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX

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2024 Population
136,217
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
32.6
1.56% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
19.5%
0.776% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$54,685
1.25% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$156,900
11.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
57,114
1.15% 1-year growth

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58% of the households in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.2% of the residents in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX are Western Technical College (172 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was $156,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.8%.

Most people in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 136k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 19.6% of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (26.7k people).

In 2024, there were 2.64 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (55.6k people) in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 20.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX are Spanish (69,713 households), German (724 households), and Korean (529 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
68,798
Women
50.8%
66,724
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 135,522 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

91.2%
2024 Citizenship
91.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.2% of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    55.6k ± 3.4k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.1k ± 1.52k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    20.2k ± 2.51k
72.4%
Hispanic Population
98.6k people

In 2024, there were 2.64 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (55.6k people) in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 20.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

72.4% of the people in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX are hispanic (98.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    22,496 ± 3,363 people
  2. Germany
    715 ± 655 people
  3. Nigeria
    588 ± 594 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 22,496 El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Germany with 715 and Nigeria with 588.

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Foreign-Born Population

19.6%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
26.7k people
19.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
26.6k people

As of 2024, 19.6% of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX residents (26.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was 19.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    69,713 households (55.4%)
  2. German
    724 households (0.575%)
  3. Korean
    529 households (0.42%)

58% of the households in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 55.4% of the households in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,686 ± 732
  2. Vietnam
    2,241 ± 336
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,903 ± 286

El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX employs 57.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX were Elementary & secondary schools (4,321 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,319 people), and Construction (2,696 people), and the highest paying industries were Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($131,258), Public finance activities ($104,967), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($95,995).

Males in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,744. The income inequality in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,288
Women
46%
30,826
Men
54%

The workforce of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX in 2023 was 57,114 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

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Occupations

57.1k
2023 Value
1.15%
1 Year growth
± 1.15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 56.5k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX, are Customer service representatives (1,807 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,790 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,642 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.1k
2023 Value
1.15%
1 Year growth
± 1.15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 56.5k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,321 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,319 people), and Construction (2,696 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,699
Median earning men ± $2,031
$28,374
Median earning women ± $2,320

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,346), Public Administration ($61,268), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,943).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,133), Information ($45,313), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,471).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.72%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX awarded 172 degrees. The student population of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 343 male students and 292 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (106 and 61.6%), White (30 and 17.4%), Two or More Races (18 and 10.5%), and Black or African American (16 and 9.3%).

The largest universities in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Western Technical College (172 and 100%).

The most popular majors in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX are Health Information & Medical Records Technology (32 and 18.6%), General Computer & Information Sciences (31 and 18%), and Industrial Electronics Technology (24 and 14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 635 students enrolled in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX, 54% men and 46% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 393 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Computer & Information Sciences
    31 degrees awarded
  2. Industrial Electronics Technology
    24 degrees awarded
  3. Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology
    19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was General Computer & Information Sciences with 31 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Western Technical College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
172 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Technical College with 172 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 92 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX, which is 1.15 times more than the 80 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 106 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 30 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.75% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.38% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Some college (25.6k), and Primary Education (17.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was $156,900 in 2024, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $140,900 to $156,900, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX is 55.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,165
$28,060
Median Property Taxes
±$1,430

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Rent vs Own

55.8%
Homeownership
2024
63.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 55.8% of the housing units in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$54,685
Median Household Income
± $2,528
50.2k
Number of Households
± 2,095

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.2k households in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX grew to $54,685 from the previous year's value of $54,010.

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Wage Distribution

0.419
2023 Wage GINI in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX
0.424
2022 Wage GINI in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.16% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
  2. Carpooled (9.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.34%)

In 2024, 76.7% of workers in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who worked at home (9.34%).

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Commute Time

22.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX (26.3k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

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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Health

78.9% of the population of El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 28.4% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 7.01% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 9.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,344 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

21.1%
Uninsured
28.4%
Employer Coverage
19.7%
Medicaid
7.01%
Medicare
14.6%
Non-Group
9.24%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Paso City (North) PUMA, TX declined by 0.467% from 21.2% to 21.1%.

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