El Paso, TX Demographics

A map of El Paso's Population by Race

El Paso, Texas has an estimated population of 680,130, a less than 1% change from the 678,815 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% Hispanic, 12.0% White, 3.2% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Paso, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

El Paso is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In El Paso, that probability was 32.4% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

El Paso is ranked the 6th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). El Paso was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

El Paso's White Population

81,607 residents of El Paso, or 12.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Paso is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. El Paso ranks 1482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Paso's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of El Paso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.0%.

El Paso is more White than neighboring Sunland Park (5.1% White), Westway (1.3% White), Canutillo (3% White), and Prado Verde (7.8% White). El Paso is less White than neighboring Fort Bliss (42.6% White).

El Paso's Black Population

22,067 residents of El Paso, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Paso is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. El Paso ranks 656th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Paso's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of El Paso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

El Paso is more Black than neighboring Sunland Park (0.9% Black), Westway (3.1% Black), Canutillo (0.1% Black), and Prado Verde (0% Black). El Paso is less Black than neighboring Fort Bliss (16.7% Black).

El Paso's Asian Population

9,132 residents of El Paso, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Paso is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. El Paso ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Paso's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of El Paso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

El Paso is more Asian than neighboring Sunland Park (0% Asian), Westway (0% Asian), Canutillo (0.1% Asian), and Prado Verde (0% Asian). El Paso is less Asian than neighboring Fort Bliss (2.2% Asian).

El Paso's Hispanic Population

552,274 residents of El Paso, or 81.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Paso is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. El Paso ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Paso's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of El Paso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.2%.

El Paso is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Bliss (26.7% Hispanic). El Paso is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunland Park (93.6% Hispanic), Westway (95.6% Hispanic), Canutillo (96.6% Hispanic), and Prado Verde (92.2% Hispanic).

El Paso's Native American/Other Population

4,329 residents of El Paso, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Paso is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. El Paso ranks 791st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Paso's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Paso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

El Paso is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunland Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Westway (0% Native American/Other), Canutillo (0% Native American/Other), and Prado Verde (0% Native American/Other). El Paso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Bliss (2.6% Native American/Other).

El Paso's Multiracial Population

10,721 residents of El Paso, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Paso is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. El Paso ranks 1391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Paso's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of El Paso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

El Paso is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunland Park (0.3% Multiracial), Westway (0% Multiracial), Canutillo (0.1% Multiracial), and Prado Verde (0% Multiracial). El Paso is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Bliss (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.