Population 14,488 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Elizario
Household size in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.48 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.21 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.93 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.55 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
San Elizario is a place of big households: 3.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.48, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only three have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.7 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.8 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.8, San Elizario is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 23.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 48 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in San Elizario (21.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in San Elizario
Renters in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.7% of households in San Elizario rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 64.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in San Elizario: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the El Paso area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
San Elizario has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $555 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $980 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in San Elizario pays $980 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in San Elizario
Bachelor's degrees in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in San Elizario have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 7.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 47.7% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 59.7% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over four in ten adults in San Elizario never finished high school, well above the national share: only 58.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in San Elizario
| Period | San Elizario | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in San Elizario has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 50 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
San Elizario compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Elizario | 3.93 | 31.8 | 21.4% | 24.7% | 7.1% | 2001 | $980 | 7.6% | 58.7% | 2.5% |
| Clint | 3.35 | 34.5 | 17.2% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 1995 | $981 | 13.3% | 71.0% | 4.3% |
| Socorro | 3.29 | 34.0 | 17.7% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 2000 | $1,115 | 12.2% | 69.5% | 4.8% |
| Cuadrilla | 2.78 | 33.1 | 11.5% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,014 | 16.7% | 70.3% | 0.1% |
| Horizon City | 3.54 | 30.4 | 18.6% | 15.1% | 7.0% | 2004 | $1,335 | 17.4% | 87.9% | 9.4% |
| Fabens | 2.84 | 40.3 | 15.4% | 23.1% | 16.0% | 1987 | $798 | 13.3% | 64.4% | 3.1% |
| Tornillo | 3.31 | 35.1 | 24.6% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 1997 | $867 | 6.8% | 44.7% | 6.7% |
| Cloverdale | 2.85 | 45.7 | 11.0% | 3.2% | 37.6% | 1986 | $773 | 29.0% | 91.4% | 2.5% |
| Pecos | 2.78 | 31.8 | 19.9% | 28.5% | 16.9% | 1977 | $1,039 | 9.3% | 72.5% | 2.9% |
| Barstow | 2.26 | 44.6 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 22.8% | 1964 | $1,303 | 12.2% | 81.2% | 0.2% |
| Pyote | 2.33 | 43.1 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 19.8% | 1966 | $1,372 | 12.1% | 82.4% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up San Elizario. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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