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Central

Texas · El Paso · 34,651 residents · 23.539 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $145,863. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the El Paso median. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,651
Population density
1,472 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,580
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,112
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,863
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$909
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(5,582)
Black4.2%(1,453)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(26,563)
Asian0.5%(167)
Other2.6%(886)
Diversity Score48%(16,631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(5,582)
Black4.2%(1,453)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(26,563)
Asian0.5%(167)
Other2.6%(886)
Diversity Score48%(16,631)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
25.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, El Paso, Texas?

Central, El Paso, Texas has about 34,651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, El Paso, Texas?

The typical household in Central, El Paso, Texas earns about $44,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, El Paso, Texas expensive?

In Central, El Paso, Texas, the median home is worth about $145,863, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Central, El Paso, Texas?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central, El Paso, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, El Paso, Texas?

About 28.7% of people in Central, El Paso, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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