El Paso, TX Demographics
A map of El Paso's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 551,513 | 81.2% |
White | 83,301 | 12.3% |
Black | 21,098 | 3.1% |
Asian | 9,123 | 1.3% |
Multiracial | 8,947 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 4,833 | 0.7% |
El Paso, Texas had a population of 678,815 in 2020. It was 12.3% White, 3.1% Black, 1.3% Asian, 81.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of El Paso, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is the 6th most populous. 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's White Population
83,301 residents of El Paso identify as White, or 12.3%. This makes the White share of the population of El Paso considerably less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is ranked #1482 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
El Paso is more White than neighboring Sunland Park (5.3% White), Westway (2.8% White), and Canutillo (6.6% White). El Paso is less White than neighboring Fort Bliss (43.3% White), and Prado Verde (21.1% White).
El Paso's Black Population
21,098 residents of El Paso identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of El Paso slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is ranked #652 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
El Paso is more Black than neighboring Sunland Park (0.4% Black), Westway (0.4% Black), Canutillo (1.4% Black), and Prado Verde (1.9% Black). El Paso is less Black than neighboring Fort Bliss (12.8% Black).
El Paso's Asian Population
9,123 residents of El Paso identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of El Paso roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is ranked #356 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
El Paso is more Asian than neighboring Sunland Park (0.2% Asian), Westway (0.1% Asian), Canutillo (0.7% Asian), and Prado Verde (1% Asian). El Paso is less Asian than neighboring Fort Bliss (6.9% Asian).
El Paso's Hispanic Population
551,513 residents of El Paso identify as Hispanic, or 81.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of El Paso considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is ranked #378 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
El Paso is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Bliss (26.6% Hispanic), and Prado Verde (72.7% Hispanic). El Paso is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunland Park (93.1% Hispanic), Westway (96% Hispanic), and Canutillo (90.1% Hispanic).
El Paso's Native American/Other Population
4,833 residents of El Paso identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of El Paso roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
El Paso is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunland Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Westway (0.6% Native American/Other), and Canutillo (0.5% Native American/Other). El Paso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Bliss (3.9% Native American/Other), and Prado Verde (1.4% Native American/Other).
El Paso's Multiracial Population
8,947 residents of El Paso identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of El Paso roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, El Paso is ranked #1380 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
El Paso is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunland Park (0.4% Multiracial), Westway (0.1% Multiracial), and Canutillo (0.7% Multiracial). El Paso is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Bliss (6.5% Multiracial), and Prado Verde (1.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.