State rank#10 of 254
Smallest county870,779 residentsHarris County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 48141
El Paso County, Texas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population870,779
Household income$59,806
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy76.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
El Paso County has 870,779 residents and ranks #10 by population among Texas county equivalents. Median household income is $59,806. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Texas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to El Paso County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside El Paso County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $180,400 median home value and $1,079/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $59,806, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
El Paso County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 25.9% and life expectancy is 76.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 76.5 years, rank #49 of 236 available Texas counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 715 residents, rank #46 of 221 available Texas counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.9%, rank #64 of 254 available Texas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Uninsured: 23.5%, rank #218 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 28.2%, rank #217 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,079/mo, rank #183 of 249; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Texas
Rank and range use only counties in Texas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$59,806
$59,806; below the state county median of $65,035.
State rank #169 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$180,400
$180,400; above the state county median of $169,250.
State rank #146 of 250 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,079/mo
$1,079/mo; above the state county median of $957/mo.
State rank #183 of 249 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; above the state county median of 4%.
State rank #156 of 254 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.9%
25.9%; above the state county median of 20.6%.
State rank #64 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.5 years
76.5 years; above the state county median of 73.9 years.
State rank #49 of 236 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
28.2%
28.2%; above the state county median of 22.8%.
State rank #217 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
23.5%
23.5%; above the state county median of 19.6%.
State rank #218 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,014 residents
1 per 2,014 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,458 residents.
State rank #93 of 231 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 715 residents
1 per 715 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,604 residents.
State rank #46 of 221 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
El Paso County FAQ
Is El Paso County a good place to live?
El Paso County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 25.9% and life expectancy is 76.5 years.
What should I know before moving to El Paso County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $180,400 median home value and $1,079/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $59,806, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of El Paso County?
El Paso County has 870,779 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for El Paso County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 48141; the parent state FIPS is 48.
What is the median household income in El Paso County?
The ACS median household income is $59,806.
How much does housing cost in El Paso County?
Housing benchmarks are $180,400 median home value and $1,079/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $59,806, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in El Paso County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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