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El Paso city, TX

ZIP 79912 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79912

79912 has a population of 79,126 with a median age of 33.5 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
41.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Black
2.7%-78% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
71.9%+284% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.3%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.1%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
16.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
48.8%+45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.5%+120% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.1%+1144% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79912

Poverty Rate
13.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.5%+120% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.7%+147% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.1%+1144% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population79,126
Median age33.5
Poverty rate13.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White41.0%
Hispanic71.9%
Black2.7%
Asian3.7%
Foreign-born30.5%