El Paso Population 2026
El Paso has a population of 678,815, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
678,815
Rank in United States
#23
Coordinates
31.76°N, 106.49°W
~1,133 m elevation · America/Denver
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,773 km
1,722 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
| Plano | 283,558 | #72 |
Cities near El Paso
- Sunland Park15,940 people · ~10 km away
- Socorro33,222 people · ~21 km away
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia28,637 people · ~23 km away
- Horizon City19,288 people · ~27 km away
- Las Cruces101,643 people · ~67 km away
- Alamogordo30,753 people · ~136 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Paso?
El Paso has a population of 678,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in United States.
What state is El Paso in?
El Paso is located in Texas, United States.
Is El Paso the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,773 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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