The recent and anticipated growth within the El Paso region offers opportunities for both retail and real estate development. This section of the REDCo website was designed with retailers and developers in mind. For sales analyses and construction and permitting data please browse the pages in this section for more information.

Between 2000 and 2040, the population of El Paso County is projected to grow by 69.7%. This projected growth exceeds the nation's rate of growth and is parallel with that of Texas. Based on U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and projections, El Paso is ranked the 18th city with the largest population increase from July 2007 to July 2008. These projections do not take into account the significant growth taking place at Fort Bliss (see Target Industries: Military/Defense).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 Estimates of Total housing Units by State and County www.census.gov

Updated Dec 2009

*2009 projections will be produced after collection of 2010 state census data