Tornillo
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Texas
Tornillo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Paso County, Texas, with 1,432 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,586 ft (1,093 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fabens, 5.9 miles N.
- 1,432residents (2020 Census)
- 3,586 ftelevation · 1,093 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 413 / sq mipopulation density
- 79853ZIP code
About Tornillo
Tornillo ( tor-NEE-yoh) is a border town in El Paso County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tornillo had a population of 1,432. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this unincorporated community as a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the El Paso metropolitan area. The Tornillo and Guadalupe, Chihuahua, area is connected by the Tornillo–Guadalupe International Bridge.
The town is the home of Sonic Ranch, the world's largest residential recording complex.
In June 2018, the US government opened a tent city detention camp for migrant children at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry on the Mexican border in Tornillo. By January 11, 2019, the last migrant child had been moved out of the camp en route to, or placed with, vetted sponsors.
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Living in Tornillo
- Median household income
- $50,119
- Median home value
- $77,300
- Median age
- 41.6
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Tornillo had 1,432 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Density | 413 per sq mi (160 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tornillo at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,432 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.47 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,586 ft (1,093 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4367° N, 106.1032° W |
| ZIP code | 79853 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4873376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tornillo
- Fabens5.9 mi N
- Morning Glory10.8 mi NW
- Clint12.9 mi NW
- San Elizario13.5 mi NW
- Acala13.8 mi SE
- Agua Dulce15.2 mi N
- Socorro16.6 mi NW
- Horizon City17.6 mi N
- Sparks18.2 mi NW
- Fort Hancock18.3 mi SE
- Homestead Meadows South26.1 mi N
- Butterfield28.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Tornillo
What county is Tornillo in?
Tornillo is in El Paso County, Texas.
What is the population of Tornillo, TX?
1,432 people lived in Tornillo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tornillo, TX?
The ZIP code of Tornillo is 79853.
What is the elevation of Tornillo?
3,586 feet (1,093 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tornillo?
Fabens (5.9 mi), Morning Glory (10.8 mi), Clint (12.9 mi), San Elizario (13.5 mi), Acala (13.8 mi).
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