Fort Bliss is a CDP located in El Paso County Texas. Fort Bliss has a 2024 population of 13,164. Fort Bliss is currently growing at a rate of 2.54% annually and its population has increased by 3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Bliss is $63,419 with a poverty rate of 15.08%. The median age in Fort Bliss is 21.7 years: 22 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Bliss was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,168 | 51.36% |
| Two or more races | 2,485 | 20.69% |
| Black or African American | 2,183 | 18.18% |
| Other race | 635 | 5.29% |
| Asian | 283 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 214 | 1.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.34% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,277 | 3.84 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 2,012 | 4.05 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 152 | 3.15 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 113 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3.84
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 774 | 17.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 942 | 21.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 388 | 8.87% |
| High School Graduate | 758 | 17.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.05% |
| Some College | 1,369 | 31.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,111 | 2,016 | 641 |
| Hispanic | 958 | 925 | 262 |
| Black | 908 | 908 | 358 |
| 2+ Races | 599 | 597 | 57 |
| Other Race | 240 | 192 | 113 |
| Asian | 180 | 180 | 81 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 47.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,968 | $64,969 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,795 | $105,461 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,561 | $35,371 | $13,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,692 | $55,000 | $20,925 |
| Some College | $44,341 | $47,937 | $28,021 |
$44,692
Average Earnings
$55,000
Average Male
$20,925
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.92% of Fort Bliss residents speak only English, while 18.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,777 | 557 | 14.75% |
| Multiple | 1,975 | 343 | 17.37% |
| Hispanic | 2,208 | 321 | 14.54% |
| Black | 1,494 | 192 | 12.85% |
| Native | 154 | 137 | 88.96% |
| Other | 451 | 9 | 2% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.49%
Male Poverty Rate
16.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Bliss is Native, with 88.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Bliss is Other, with 2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.52% |
| High School | 13.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.92% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,927 | $64,605 |
| Households | $55,267 | $63,419 |
| Married Families | $57,796 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,432 | $40,714 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
75.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
760
Number of Veterans
420
Male Veterans
340
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 677 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 594 |
| 35 to 54 | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 17.85% |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 48.03% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 29% |
| Black | 133 | 29.42% |
| Other Race | 38 | 19.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 23.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
15.2%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.21%
Born in Fort Bliss
93.42%
Native Born
6.58%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
4.85%
Naturalized
93.42% of Fort Bliss residents were born in the United States, with 16.21% having been born in Texas. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,164 | 326 | 2.54% |
| 2023 | 12,838 | 327 | 2.61% |
| 2022 | 12,511 | -1,715 | -12.06% |
| 2021 | 14,226 | 1,517 | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 12,709 | 1,282 | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 11,427 | 825 | 7.78% |
| 2018 | 10,602 | 414 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 10,188 | 538 | 5.58% |
| 2016 | 9,650 | 329 | 3.53% |
| 2015 | 9,321 | 871 | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 8,450 | -154 | -1.79% |
| 2013 | 8,604 | 401 | 4.89% |
| 2012 | 8,203 | -195 | -2.32% |
| 2011 | 8,398 | -193 | -2.25% |
| 2010 | 8,591 | 0 | 0% |