El Paso
City in Woodford County, Illinois
El Paso is a city in Woodford County, Illinois, with 2,756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Panola, 2.9 miles N.
- 2,756residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,285 / sq mipopulation density
- 61738ZIP code
About El Paso
El Paso (Spanish for 'The Step') is a city in Woodford and McLean counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,756 at the 2020 census. The Woodford County portion of El Paso is part of the Peoria metropolitan area.
El Paso is a city in central Illinois. After the construction of Interstate 39, which replaced the former alignment of U.S. Highway 51 through the area, the city’s development patterns shifted toward highway-oriented transportation infrastructure. Interstate 39 in Illinois was completed on October 31, 1992, with the final segment between Kappa and Illinois Route 116 near El Paso. The city's strategic location at the intersection of the Illinois Central Railroad and the Toledo, Peoria, and Western Railroad played a pivotal role in its development as a vital commercial hub in the 19th century.
In February 2022, a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 39 near El Paso resulted in an extended highway closure reported in national media.
El Paso is also home to the El Paso District Library, a Carnegie library built in 1907, and the Legacy Building, originally constructed in 1874 as the Eagle Block Building, which now houses several local businesses and the Project XV Museum.
Historical transportation links and local developments have shaped El Paso’s growth and community institutions over time.
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Living in El Paso
- Median household income
- $75,625
- Median home value
- $159,400
- Median rent
- $881/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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El Paso had 2,756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,285 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Paso at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Woodford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,756 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7405° N, 89.0183° W |
| ZIP code | 61738 |
| Official website | elpasoil.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1723737 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Paso
- Panola2.9 mi N
- Kappa4.5 mi S
- Secor6.1 mi W
- Gridley7.2 mi E
- Benson9.3 mi NW
- Hudson9.5 mi S
- Roanoke10.4 mi W
- Minonk11.8 mi N
- Carlock12.3 mi SW
- Flanagan12.6 mi NE
- Congerville13.0 mi SW
- Eureka13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about El Paso
What county is El Paso in?
El Paso is in Woodford County, Illinois.
What is the population of El Paso, IL?
2,756 people lived in El Paso at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Paso, IL?
The ZIP code of El Paso is 61738.
What is the elevation of El Paso?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Paso?
Panola (2.9 mi), Kappa (4.5 mi), Secor (6.1 mi), Gridley (7.2 mi), Benson (9.3 mi).
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