El Paso County Public RecordsTexas

El Paso County, TX, has an estimated population of 868,763 (2022). About 50.7% are female and 49.3% male. The median age is 33.4 years, with 26% under 18 and 13% over 65. Racially, 80.8% identify as Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% as White (non-Hispanic), 3.2% as Black, 1.5% as Asian, and 2% as other or multiracial.

El Paso County, TX has over 500,000 registered voters as of 2024. The county holds general, primary, and local elections, with 171 polling locations open during major elections. In the 2020 presidential election, 66% of ballots cast favored the Democratic candidate. The El Paso County Elections Department administers voting, oversees ID laws, and addresses issues like bilingual ballots and polling access. Both major parties—Democratic and Republican—actively campaign, though Democrats dominate local offices. Key issues for voters include border security, education, and healthcare access.

El Paso County, TX, has over 230 public schools, including 42 high schools. The high school graduation rate is about 82%, and 24% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Notable districts include El Paso ISD, with an average school score of 7/10 (GreatSchools). School safety initiatives are robust, with 85% of schools implementing safety drills and resource officers. Educational programs feature STEM, bilingual, and early college opportunities, supporting over 21 magnet programs across the county. Adult education is accessible through El Paso Community College, serving around 25,000 students annually.

As of 2023, El Paso County, TX, has an employment rate of approximately 57.5%. Top industries include health care and social assistance (16.5%), retail trade (12%), and educational services (11%). Major occupation types are office and administrative support (14%), sales (11%), and management (8%). Nearly 89% of workers commute by car, with an average travel time of 23.4 minutes. Most employment is concentrated within the City of El Paso, which accounts for over 85% of county jobs. Remote work rose slightly, with around 7% working from home.

El Paso County, TX, has a homeownership rate near 58%, with median home values around $170,000 and median gross rents at about $950/month. Property values have risen approximately 10% year-over-year (2023–2024). Housing types range from single-family homes to apartments, with popular neighborhoods including Westside, East El Paso, and Horizon City. Property tax rates average 2.2%, higher than the national average. The area offers affordable options compared to most Texas metro areas, with ongoing development expanding new housing availability.

El Paso County, TX, is recognized as one of the safest large counties in the U.S., with crime rates below national averages. In 2023, the violent crime rate was approximately 2.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than Texas’s average of 4.6. Property crime rate stood at 17.8 per 1,000, also below state and national rates. Continuous community policing and timely reporting contribute to effective law enforcement, with over 90% of major crimes reported and investigated. Efforts focus on maintaining transparency and safety for the county’s population of over 865,000.