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El Paso is aging twice as fast as the nation. Here’s how it will reshape our community.
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Robert Moore , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Census Bureau estimates show significant growth in the number of residents 65 and older between 2015 and 2025.
El Paso County's population is aging rapidly. Census Bureau estimates show significant growth in the number of residents 65 and older between 2015 and 2025. This demographic shift is part of a larger national trend.
Local organizations are taking steps to address the issues that come with an aging population. Further details on El Paso's aging population and initiatives to support it are available from local sources, including information on a new Healthy Aging Initiative set to be unveiled in September.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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