El Paso County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- El Paso County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08041
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 2126.42 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2129.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.827383
- Longitude
- -104.527472
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 720,287
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 550,470
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 593,275 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 127,011 | 17.6% |
| White | 493,804 | 68.6% |
| Black | 39,800 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 17,452 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,704 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,683 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 8,010 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 468,876 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 81,598 | 14.8% |
| White | 398,692 | 72.4% |
| Black | 37,840 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 20,365 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,087 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,398 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4,067 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 742,999
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $100,610
- Poverty Rate
- 8.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 61,500
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 522,279 | 70.3% |
| Black | 43,026 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 21,544 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 457,683
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 84,202 | 18.4% |
| Republican | 144,021 | 31.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 219,836 | 48.0% |
| Other | 953 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 223,472 | 48.8% |
| Female | 234,131 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 336,253 | 73.5% |
| Hispanic | 52,623 | 11.5% |
| Black | 8,169 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 9,427 | 2.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 286,104
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 221,672 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 23,631 | 44.9% |
| Black | 3,809 | 46.6% |
| Asian | 4,964 | 52.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 137,841 | 61.7% |
| Female | 148,233 | 63.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 78,660 (16.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 206,738 (41.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 303,482
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $481,661
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,852
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 17.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.