El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX

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2024 Population
120,191
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
35.7
1.13% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
24.5%
2.93% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$45,338
1.34% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$124,800
7.22% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
48,772
9.37% 1-year decline

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81.4% of the households in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City 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.

85.4% of the residents in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX are Western Technical College (224679) (930 degrees awarded in 2023) and CET-El Paso (55 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was $124,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX is home to a population of 120k people, from which 85.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 30.3% of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (36.4k people).

In 2024, there were 2.07 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (58.9k people) in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.4k White (Hispanic) and 23.8k Other (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 (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX are Spanish (90,891 households), Vietnamese (219 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (117 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,785
Women
51.7%
58,624
Men
48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 121,409 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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Citizenship

85.4%
2024 Citizenship
85.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 85.4% of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City 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 (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    58.9k ± 3.96k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    28.4k ± 2.99k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    23.8k ± 2.4k
94.7%
Hispanic Population
114k people

In 2024, there were 2.07 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (58.9k people) in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.4k White (Hispanic) and 23.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

94.7% of the people in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX are hispanic (114k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    32,974 ± 3,805 people
  2. Guatemala
    249 ± 387 people
  3. Colombia
    142 ± 292 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 32,974 El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX residents, followed by Guatemala with 249 and Colombia with 142.

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Foreign-Born Population

30.3%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
36.4k people
30.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
36.4k people

As of 2024, 30.3% of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX residents (36.4k 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 (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was 30.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    90,891 households (80.9%)
  2. Vietnamese
    219 households (0.195%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    117 households (0.104%)

81.4% of the households in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City 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 (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was Spanish. 80.9% of the households in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City 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-)
    1,180 ± 312
  2. Vietnam
    1,055 ± 226
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    314 ± 138

El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX employs 48.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX were Construction (4,561 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,140 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,157 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($114,953), Administration of economic programs & space research ($84,679), and Justice, public order, & safety activities ($78,128).

Males in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,913. The income inequality in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,947
Women
45%
26,825
Men
55%

The workforce of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX in 2023 was 48,772 people, with 45% woman, and 55% men.

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Occupations

48.8k
2023 Value
−9.37%
1 Year decline
± −9.37%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −9.37%, from 53.8k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,108 people), Customer service representatives (1,890 people), and Cashiers (1,632 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.8k
2023 Value
−9.37%
1 Year decline
± −9.37%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −9.37%, from 53.8k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX, are Construction (4,561 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,140 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,157 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City 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

$33,885
Median earning men ± $1,311
$25,816
Median earning women ± $1,459

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,444), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,821).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($40,278), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,289), and Information ($36,964).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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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 (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX awarded 985 degrees. The student population of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,031 male students and 191 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (729 and 74.1%), White (139 and 14.1%), Two or More Races (58 and 5.89%), and Black or African American (35 and 3.56%).

The largest universities in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Western Technical College (224679) (930 and 94.4%) and CET-El Paso (55 and 5.58%).

The most popular majors in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (441 and 44.8%), Welding Technology (164 and 16.6%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (111 and 11.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,222 students enrolled in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX, 84.4% men and 15.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 891 records, of which 16.5% were women and 83.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
Most Common
386 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 386 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Western Technical College (224679)
    930 degrees awarded
  2. CET-El Paso
    55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Technical College (224679) with 930 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 844 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX, which is 5.99 times more than the 141 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 729 degrees mean that there were 5.24 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 139 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 3.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 4.56% 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 (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (28.1k), Primary Education (20.7k), and Secondary Education (17.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was $124,800 in 2024, which is 0.375 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $116,400 to $124,800, a 7.22% increase. The homeownership rate in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX is 68.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$124,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,301
$26,856
Median Property Taxes
±$1,429

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

68.2%
Homeownership
2024
65.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 68.2% of the housing units in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

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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.
$45,338
Median Household Income
± $2,543
39.4k
Number of Households
± 1,693

In 2024, the median household income of the 39.4k households in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX grew to $45,338 from the previous year's value of $44,738.

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Wage Distribution

0.406
2023 Wage GINI in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX
0.408
2022 Wage GINI in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.534% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
  2. Carpooled (15.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.45%)

In 2024, 74.8% of workers in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.5%) and those who worked at home (6.45%).

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Commute Time

24.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, 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 City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX (29.4k out of 120k 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 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City 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

72.6% of the population of El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 24.8% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,657 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

27.4%
Uninsured
24.8%
Employer Coverage
25.4%
Medicaid
10.5%
Medicare
10.4%
Non-Group
1.42%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Paso City (Southeast)--Socorro City PUMA, TX declined by 0.603% from 27.6% to 27.4%.

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