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El Paso, IL
City in Woodford County, Illinois.
Population
2,917
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,360
ZIP codes
0
El Paso and its ZIP codes
El Paso at a glance
- El Paso is about 5.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,625, 9% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,400 (39% below Illinois) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for El Paso, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Paso, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,625
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (798), Irish Americans (447), Dutch Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for El Paso.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,452
11,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
How people get to work
El Paso, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Paso, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Paso, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near El Paso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PanolaVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| KappaVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SecorVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GridleyVillage | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| BensonVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HudsonVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| RoanokeVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MinonkCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| FlanaganVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CarlockVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CongervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| TowandaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| EurekaCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| NormalTown | 15 mi | 18.7 |
| ChenoaCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Paso, IL in?
- El Paso is in Woodford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of El Paso, IL?
- About 2,917 people live in El Paso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Paso?
- Nearby places include Panola (2.9 mi), Kappa (4.6 mi), Secor (6.3 mi), Gridley (7 mi), Benson (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023