Growth Rate

The city's rate of growth is among the fastest in the nation, according to a study conducted recently by the U.S. Census Bureau.  Between 1990-1998, El Paso recorded the third highest growth rate in the United States at 19.3 percent.

Workforce El Paso is home to a young population whose labor force is diverse, bilingual, and readily trainable for an expanding economy in the 21st Century.  Coupled with a strong work ethic and diverse education and training programs, the rapidly growing El Paso labor force continues to attract a variety of industries to the region.  In addition, the population under the age of 18 is about 36%.

Cost of Living El Paso residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the United States.  Combined with its growing size and numerous points of cultural and scenic interest, the El Paso area offers businesses a thriving community coupled with a pleasant and affordable cost of living.  During the 1st quarter of 2000, El Paso was at 4.5% below the national cost of living average.

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