immigration , population , and economic growth in el paso, tx

Immigration, Population, and Economic Growth in El Paso, TXEsmeralda DuranMelody Samifua

The Problem

As the past few years have taught us, El Paso, Texas has had a case of rapid population and increasing unemployment rates.

The Problem

El Paso has been falling behind in unemployment rates in comparison to the rest of the country.

The Problem

“GROWTH WITHOUT PROSPERITY”

The problem isn´t really that there are more Hispanics (or Mexicans) crossing the border, either legally or illegally. The problem is that some don´t care to even learn the language.

Birth and Death Rates

0 The El Paso County area had a total of 14,414 live births which represents a live birth rate of 20.2 births for every 1,000.

0 A statewide rate of 17.0 births per 1,000 persons in the population.

0 The area had a total of 4,143 deaths representing a rate of 5.8 for every 1,000 persons.

0 In comparison to a statewide rate of 6.8 per 1,000.

Gradually Developing

0 Southwest University Park0 Highways0 Sun Metro bus stops0 Montecillo0 Asarco0 The Fountains at Farah

MAY 6, 2014