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NEIGHBORHOOD

Northwest

Texas · El Paso · 97,384 residents · 69.918 sq mi
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The short version

Northwest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $280,180. Households here earn about 53% more than the El Paso median. These figures are approximated by combining the 19 census tracts that make up Northwest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,384
Population density
1,393 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,117
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,804
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,180
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,378
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(19,383)
Black1.9%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(71,898)
Asian2.7%(2,623)
Other1.7%(1,631)
Diversity Score51.7%(50,389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(19,383)
Black1.9%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(71,898)
Asian2.7%(2,623)
Other1.7%(1,631)
Diversity Score51.7%(50,389)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
23.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in El Paso

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Places similar to Northwest

Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
Pop 90,068
Bullard
Pop 109,256
San Pedro
Pop 83,491
Bay Ridge
Pop 84,838
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NORTHWEST VS
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
Income$93,020+2%
Home value$1,287,144+359%
Population90,068−8%
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NORTHWEST VS
Bullard
Income$91,514same
Home value$433,654+55%
Population109,256+12%
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NORTHWEST VS
San Pedro
Income$91,354same
Home value$821,409+193%
Population83,491−14%
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NORTHWEST VS
Bay Ridge
Income$95,495+5%
Home value$951,784+240%
Population84,838−13%
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Frequently asked

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

Northwest, El Paso, Texas has about 97,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest, El Paso, Texas earns about $91,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest, El Paso, Texas expensive?

In Northwest, El Paso, Texas, the median home is worth about $280,180, and the typical rent is about $1,378 a month.

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

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest, El Paso, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.5% of people in Northwest, 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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