El Paso County, Texas

El Paso County: County in Texas, United States

About

El Paso County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 800,647 and a population density of 305 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 841,286 inhabitants. Its county seat is El Paso. The county was created 153 years ago in 1870.

El Paso County is the westernmost county in Texas, located across the border from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The county was established in 1850 from portions of Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

The city of El Paso became the county seat in 1883. It was so named because it was the pass or crossing point along the Rio Grande river.

Key Facts About El Paso County Today

Population: As of 2021, El Paso County has a population of over 840,000 residents. It is the 6th most populous county in Texas.

Major Industries: Major industries in El Paso include military and defense, manufacturing, international trade, healthcare, tourism, and education. Fort Bliss Army base is a major economic driver.

Attractions: Popular attractions include the El Paso Zoo, Wyler Aerial Tramway, El Paso Museum of Art, and the Franklin Mountains State Park.

Things to See and Do in El Paso County

Some top attractions and activities in El Paso County include:

  • Hiking and mountain biking - Explore the trails of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
  • El Paso Missions Trail - Learn about the history of early Spanish missions.
  • El Paso Museum of Archaeology - See artifacts from 12,000 years of occupation in the border region.
  • El Paso Chihuahuas baseball - Catch a minor league baseball game at Southwest University Park.
  • Neon Museum - View iconic neon signs from El Paso's past.

With its blend of Mexican and American culture, abundant outdoor activities, and historical sites, El Paso County offers a truly unique Texas experience.

El Paso County locator map
Location of El Paso County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about El Paso County

Population : 841,286 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : El Paso County
Area : 2628 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Named for : El Paso
Altitude : 4,032 feet / 1229 meters
Capital : El Paso
Establishment : January 01, 1871
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 03:34:49 (19th March 2024)
Density : 320 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.83% (2010-2020)
El Paso Skyline image
El Paso Skyline
El Paso Skyline image

Geography

El Paso County is located at 31°46'7"N 106°14'5"W (31.7685500, -106.2348300). It has 3 neighbors: Dona Ana County, Otero County and Hudspeth County.

El Paso County map

The largest city of El Paso County is El Paso with a population of 681,534. Other cities include, Socorro population 35,883, Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia population 28,637, Horizon City population 19,642 and San Elizario population 9,062. See all El Paso County cities & populated places.

El Paso County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Paso County.

City Name Population Title
El Paso 681,534 The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
Socorro 35,883 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 28,637 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
Horizon City 19,642 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
San Elizario 9,062 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
Fabens 8,257 Census designated place
Homestead Meadows South 7,247 Census designated place
Canutillo 6,321 Census designated place
Homestead Meadows North 5,124 Census designated place
Westway 4,188 Census designated place
Vinton 2,168 Village in Texas
Tornillo 1,568 Census designated place
Clint 1,115 Town of the United States

El Paso County has 3 neighbours.

  • El Paso

Demographics

The population of El Paso County increased by 4.83% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 800,647 - census
2011 819,896 2.35% estimation process
2012 832,310 1.49% estimation process
2013 830,864 -0.17% estimation process
2014 833,783 0.35% estimation process
2015 831,898 -0.23% estimation process
2016 834,949 0.37% estimation process
2017 837,401 0.29% estimation process
2018 836,825 -0.07% estimation process
2019 839,238 0.29% estimation process
2020 841,286 0.24% estimation process

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People born in El Paso County (4)

People born in El Paso County, including general Juan G. Ayala, football player Chal Daniel, Army General Edward C. Cardon, .

List

  • Yvette Yates (American actress) she was born in 13/10/1978

Other places with the same name (2)

  • El Paso County , Colorado One of the 64 counties in the U.S. is El Paso County. S. Colorado State. The 2010 Census reported an El Paso County population of 622,263. The 2018 estimate by the Census Bureau shows that, after the City and County of Denver, it is the second most populated county in Colorado. Colorado Springs, the second most populous city in Colorado, is the county seat. The Colorado Springs, Colorado, Metropolitan Statistical Area includes El Paso County. El Paso County is situated in the 5th congressional district of Colorado. El Paso County has traditionally voted for the Republican presidential nominee in presidential elections since its formation in 1871. with a population of 728,310 people.

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