County · Colorado
El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County, Colorado. El Paso County had 757,040 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 20 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 167 census tracts. GEOID 08041.
El Paso County is one of the 2 counties of the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
757,040
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 730,395 · ACS 2020-2024: 742,999
Median household income
$90,363
±$1,401 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$461,000
±$2,893 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,696
±$20 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in El Paso County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 730,395 residents in El Paso County. The Census Bureau estimates 757,040 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 742,999 over 2,126 square miles of land.
| Measure | El Paso County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 742,999 | 5,862,189 | +44,025 |
| Households | 290,190±1,184 | 2,374,218 | +32,683 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 303,482±201 | 2,589,053 | +31,103 |
El Paso County's population since 2000
From 516,929 in 2000 to 757,040 in 2025: up 46.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in El Paso County?
El Paso County holds 20 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Colorado Springs with 494,743 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Colorado Springs | 478,961 | $84,818 |
|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield | 38,639 | $91,142 |
| Fountain | 29,802 | $86,242 |
| Cimarron Hills | 19,311 | $80,808 |
| Fort Carson | 17,693 | $66,237 |
| Black Forest | 15,097 | $145,460 |
| Monument | 10,399 | $128,816 |
| Woodmoor | 9,536 | $171,875 |
| Gleneagle | 6,649 | $139,653 |
| Air Force AcademyGEOID 0800870 | 6,608 | $69,474 |
| Stratmoor | 6,518 | $65,000 |
| Manitou Springs | 4,858 | $85,000 |
| Palmer Lake | 2,636 | $125,357 |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,628 | $119,531 |
| EllicottGEOID 0824235 | 1,248 | not published |
| Calhan | 762 | $62,321 |
| Green Mountain Falls | 646 | $101,827 |
| PeytonGEOID 0858675 | 214 | not published |
| RamahGEOID 0862660 | 111 | not published |
| Rock Creek ParkGEOID 0864870 | 68 | $146,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in El Paso County?
The median resident of El Paso County is 35.1 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.7%. 7.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | El Paso County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1±0.1 | 37.7 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0%±0.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.7% | 22.5% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.6%±0.2 pts | 64.8% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.2%±0.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3%±0.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.6%±0.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±0.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±0.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.9%±0.6 pts | 45.7% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.8%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.2%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in El Paso County earn?
Half of El Paso County's 290,190 households earn less than $90,363 a year (±$1,401), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $84,646 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,717 after inflation. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | El Paso County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,363±$1,401 | $95,470 | +$5,717 |
| Mean household income | $116,684±$1,862 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,133±$677 | $52,636 | +$4,624 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±0.5 pts | 9.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±1.3 pts | 11.1% | −3.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±0.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±0.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in El Paso County?
Owners occupy 66.2% of El Paso County's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $461,000 by its owner (±$2,893). The median renter pays $1,696 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | El Paso County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $461,000±$2,893 | $539,400 | +$122,559 |
| Median gross rent | $1,696±$20 | $1,761 | +$251 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4%±1.4 pts | 42.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,145±$19 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2%±0.6 pts | 66.2% | +2.2 pts |
| Housing units | 303,482±201 | 2,589,053 | +31,103 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8%±0.5 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±0.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is El Paso County building?
Builders took permits for 5,707 new housing units across El Paso County in 2025 (2,721 single-family), 7.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in El Paso County get to work?
69.2% of El Paso County's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | El Paso County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6%±0.4 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2%±0.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8%±0.6 pts | 21.0% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±0.3 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are El Paso County's census tracts?
El Paso County is divided into 167 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,279 (Tract 61) to $217,656 (Tract 74.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does El Paso County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 64 |
| Median household income | 21st of 64 |
| Median home value | 28th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 64 |
| Median age | 62nd of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for El Paso County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.