Households and marital status in El Paso County
The American Community Survey (2019-2023) estimates El Paso County had 296,341 households, with 46.7% of them being married-couple households. The same survey estimates that among residents 15 and older, 8.6% of men and 11.8% of women were divorced. These figures come from the Census Bureau's 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for El Paso County.
Population of El Paso and El Paso County
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates put El Paso County's population at 875,784 on July 1, 2024, up from 865,710 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 1.2%. The City of El Paso's estimated population was 681,723 on July 1, 2024, up from 678,959 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 0.4%. The Census Bureau also estimates that 220,889 of El Paso County's residents were under 18 on July 1, 2024.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county population estimates by age, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Family Law Cases in El Paso, TX
The 205th, 243rd, and 448th District Courts handle most family law matters in El Paso County, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence cases. With El Paso's proximity to the Mexican border, many cases involve complex jurisdictional issues and international custody matters that require specialized knowledge. Local attorneys understand the cultural dynamics and bilingual needs of El Paso families navigating the legal system.
Common Family Law Matters in El Paso
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, support, and other sensitive matters involving family relationships and domestic issues.
Why Hire a Local Family Law Attorney in El Paso?
They also understand the unique cross-border custody and support enforcement issues common in this border community.
Texas Family Law Laws & Deadlines
Texas Family Code governs divorce, custody, and support matters, with specific provisions for community property division and the best interest standard for child custody. See our Texas family law page for more.
What to Know About Family Law in El Paso
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