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Lower Valley

Texas · El Paso · 51,856 residents · 17.382 sq mi
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Lower Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,353. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the El Paso median. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Lower Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,856
Population density
2,983 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,038
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,152
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,353
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$912
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.4%
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(1,803)
Black1.8%(922)
Hispanic / Latino93.7%(48,590)
Asian0.6%(324)
Other0.4%(217)
Diversity Score15.1%(7,805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(1,803)
Black1.8%(922)
Hispanic / Latino93.7%(48,590)
Asian0.6%(324)
Other0.4%(217)
Diversity Score15.1%(7,805)
Diversity Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
26.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
77.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas?

Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas has about 51,856 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas earns about $40,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas expensive?

In Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas, the median home is worth about $122,353, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Valley, El Paso, Texas?

About 28.2% of people in Lower Valley, 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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