El Paso, TX

Census Place

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2019 Population

681,729

0.14% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

32.9

0.604% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

19.1%

4.55% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$48,542

7.8% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$133,600

2.06% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

298,329

0.243% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, El Paso, TX had a population of 682k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $48,542. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of El Paso, TX declined from 682,686 to 681,729, a −0.14% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,031 to $48,542, a 7.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in El Paso, TX are White (Hispanic) (66.4%), Other (Hispanic) (13%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.83%). 0% of the households in El Paso, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

90.3% of the residents in El Paso, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso, TX are The University of Texas at El Paso (5,252 degrees awarded in 2019), El Paso Community College (4,415 degrees), and Vista College (2,045 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in El Paso, TX was $133,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%. Most people in El Paso, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in El Paso, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

El Paso, TX is home to a population of 682k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 86.6% of El Paso, TX residents were born outside of the country (591k people).

In 2019, there were 5.1 times more White (Hispanic) residents (453k people) in El Paso, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 88.8k Other (Hispanic) and 84.4k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Paso, TX

White (Hispanic)
453k ± 14.9k
Other (Hispanic)
88.8k ± 13.4k
White (Non-Hispanic)
84.4k ± 3k

82.1%

Hispanic Population

560k people

82.1% of the people in El Paso, TX are hispanic (560k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in El Paso, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

86.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

591k people

23.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

162k people

As of 2019, 86.6% of El Paso, TX residents (591k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Paso, TX was 23.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in El Paso, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in El Paso, TX was 32.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 54. But people in El Paso, TX are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all El Paso, TX residents was 33.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,429,667 ± 36,631 people
India
295,205 ± 13,271 people
El Salvador
240,462 ± 11,989 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,429,667 Texas residents, followed by India with 295,205 and El Salvador with 240,462.

Citizenship

90.3%

2019 Citizenship

88.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 90.3% of El Paso, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in El Paso, TX was 88.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in El Paso, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
15,852 ± 2,475
Vietnam
9,989 ± 1,333
Gulf War (1990s)
4,901 ± 1,384

El Paso, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in El Paso, TX is $48,542. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in El Paso, TX was Census Tract 102.13 with a value of $133,511, followed by Census Tract 102.14 and Census Tract 102.19, with respective values of $125,000 and $93,295.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,216. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of El Paso, TX employs 298k people. The largest industries in El Paso, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (45,197 people), Retail Trade (34,650 people), and Educational Services (32,537 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,480), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,448), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($55,608).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,542

2019 value

± $2,530

7.8%

1 Year Growth

± 6.81%

Households in El Paso, TX have a median annual income of $48,542, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,031 in 2018, which represents a 7.8% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in El Paso, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$68,763

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $711

$50,216

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $564

In 2019, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.37 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.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Alaska Native
$71,002 ± $51,672
Asian
$70,200 ± $2,161
White
$55,818 ± $520

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Alaska Native. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

0.479

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2019, the income inequality in Texas was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.13
Census Tract 102.14
Census Tract 102.19

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Paso, TX was Census Tract 102.13 with a value of $133,511, followed by Census Tract 102.14 and Census Tract 102.19, with respective values of $125,000 and $93,295.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Paso, TX (128k out of 672k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
114,850 ± 2,682
White
99,611 ± 2,540
Other
20,321 ± 1,309

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

298k

2019 Value

± 11,228

0.243%

1 Year growth

± 5.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in El Paso, TX grew at a rate of 0.243%, from 298k employees to 298k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Paso, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (37,032 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,312 people), and Management Occupations (26,658 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (37,032 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,312 people), and Management Occupations (26,658 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, El Paso, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.98 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.63 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of El Paso, TX, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($61,841), Legal Occupations ($61,246), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($57,939).

Industries

Employment by Industries

298k

2019 Value

± 11,228

0.243%

1 Year growth

± 5.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in El Paso, TX grew at a rate of 0.243%, from 298k employees to 298k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Paso, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (45,197 people), Retail Trade (34,650 people), and Educational Services (32,537 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in El Paso, TX, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (45,197 people), Retail Trade (34,650 people), and Educational Services (32,537 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, El Paso, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.61 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.37 times), and Public Administration (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in El Paso, TX, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,480), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,448), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($55,608).

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

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

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

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

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in El Paso County, TX went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (25.9%), followed by Other (4.98%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for El Paso, TX. Showing the available data for El Paso County, TX.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (69.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (25.9%)
Republican Party
Other (4.98%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (25.9%), followed by Other (4.98%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for El Paso County, TX

69.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in El Paso, TX awarded 14,186 degrees. The student population of El Paso, TX is skewed towards women, with 27,502 male students and 35,441 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Paso, TX are Hispanic or Latino (10,560 and 77.3%), followed by White (1,660 and 12.2%), Black or African American (867 and 6.35%), and Unknown (172 and 1.26%).

The largest universities in El Paso, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at El Paso (5,252 and 37%), El Paso Community College (4,415 and 31.1%), and Vista College (2,045 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in El Paso, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,349 and 9.51%), Medical Assistant (853 and 6.01%), and Registered Nursing (742 and 5.23%).

The median tuition cost in El Paso, TX for a public four year colleges is $6,913 for in-state students and $21,558 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Clinical Laboratory Assistant
354 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
348 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,349 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in El Paso, TX was Clinical Laboratory Assistant with 354 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Texas at El Paso
5,252 degrees awarded
El Paso Community College
4,415 degrees awarded
Vista College
2,045 degrees awarded

$6,913

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the El Paso, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at El Paso with 5,252 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

5,647

Degrees Awarded to Men

8,539

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 5,647 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Paso, TX, which is 0.661 times less than the 8,539 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.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
10,560 degrees awarded
White
1,660 degrees awarded
Black or African American
867 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in El Paso, TX was Hispanic or Latino students. These 10,560 degrees mean that there were 6.36 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,660 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in El Paso, TX was $133,600 in 2019, which is 0.556 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $130,900 to $133,600, a 2.06% increase. The homeownership rate in El Paso, TX is 57.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in El Paso, TX have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Paso, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$133,600

2019 Median

± $4,123

$130,900

2018 Median

± $3,818

In 2019, the median property value in El Paso, TX grew to to $133,600 from the previous year's value of $130,900.

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.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,542

Median Household Income

± $2,530

223k

Number of Households

± 9,012

In 2019, the median household income of the 223k households in El Paso, TX grew to $48,542 from the previous year's value of $45,031.

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.

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.

Rent vs Own

57.5%

2019 Homeownership

58.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 57.5% of the housing units in El Paso, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in El Paso, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Paso, TX have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in El Paso, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in El Paso, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (9.5%)
Other (3.18%)

In 2019, 81.5% of workers in El Paso, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.5%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.18%).

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.

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 false.

Health

78% of the population of El Paso, TX has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 7.53% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 4.83% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in El Paso County, TX see 2066 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.434% decrease from the previous year (2075 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1026 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for El Paso County, TX.

2,066 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in El Paso County, TX

Primary care physicians in El Paso County, TX see an average of 2,066 patients per year. This represents a 0.434% decrease from the previous year (2,075 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in El Paso County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$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.

Health Care Coverage

22%

Uninsured

33.6%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

7.53%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

4.83%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Paso, TX grew by 5.39% from 20.9% to 22%.

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.