Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas
Texas | United States
| Primary City | Tornillo, Texas |
| Area of Zip Code 79853 | 31.28 sq mi |
| Population | 4,531 |
| Male Population | 2,184 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,347 (51.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +130.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +42.6% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 22.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 24.9 years |
| Area Codes | 915 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 31.4298713006643° / -106.06371042188637° |
| Related Zip Codes | 79839, 79842, 79843, 79845, 79846, 79847, 79851, 79852, 79854, 79855 |
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Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,964 | 2,617 | 3,178 | 4,011 | 4,531 | 4,577 | 4,701 |
| Population Density | 24.2 / km² | 32.3 / km² | 39.2 / km² | 49.5 / km² | 55.9 / km² | 56.5 / km² | 58 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas
Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 42.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas | +130.7% | +73.1% | +42.6% |
| Tornillo | +129.7% | +59.2% | +20.5% |
| Texas | +128.3% | +74% | +42% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas | 23.6 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Tornillo | 27.2 yrs | 31 yrs | 23.4 yrs |
| Texas | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 79853 Population Density
Population Density: 145 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 79853 | 4,531 | 31.28 sq mi | 145 / mi² |
| Tornillo, Texas | 1,539 | 3.493 sq mi | 441 / mi² |
| Texas | 29.8 million | 268,596.2 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas
| Population | 4,531 |
| Households in Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas | 814 |
| People per Household | 4.23 |
| Average House Value | $32,800 |
| Income per Household | $21,486 |
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Businesses | 300 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~$40.9M |
| Median revenue per business | ~$442.0K |
| Estimated jobs | 320 |
| Estimated payroll | ~$13.1M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 | ~$10.3M | ~$521.4K | 85 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 | ~$2.6M | ~$196.8K | 43 |
| Other service activities | 13 | ~$1.8M | ~$131.7K | 26 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Five R Enterprises Inc — Tornillo, Texas · ~$14.9M
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Tornillo Port of Entry — Tornillo, Texas · ~$2.0M
- Coyote Fuel Enterprises LLC — Tornillo, Texas · ~$1.5M
- Three Mile Parking "Trillo" — Tornillo, Texas · ~$1.3M
- Tornillo High School — Tornillo, Texas · ~$1.2M
median from the 49 of 300 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~$348.4K | ~$300.3K | ~$379.6K | ~$411.7K | ~$455.8K | ~$474.4K |
Revenue modeled for the same 49 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 79853 - Tornillo, Texas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,839 | $26,183 | $29,711 | $33,867 | $34,548 | $37,746 | $38,190 | $40,407 |
| Total GDP | $213.2M | $242.9M | $295.6M | $364.2M | $405.7M | $476M | $507.6M | $542.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 79853 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 79853 | 49,382 tn | 10.9 tn | 1,578.6 tons/mi² |
| Tornillo, Texas | 16,520 tn | 10.73 tn | 4,730.3 tons/mi² |
| Texas | 528,965,405 tn | 17.76 tn | 1,969.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 79853 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 49,382 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,578.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/14 | 9:44 PM | 3.2 | 74.6 km | 15,170 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/13 | 9:36 AM | 3.1 | 74.2 km | 4,250 m | 7km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/11 | 6:41 PM | 3.6 | 75.6 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/11 | 3:35 AM | 3.4 | 78.5 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/11 | 1:08 PM | 4.2 | 81.9 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/11 | 3:07 PM | 3.9 | 74.8 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/11 | 11:41 AM | 3.4 | 85.5 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/11 | 6:46 AM | 3.2 | 84.2 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/11 | 6:24 AM | 3.1 | 79.6 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/11 | 11:40 PM | 3.9 | 82.2 km | 10,000 m | Chihuahua, Mexico | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Tornillo is a census-designated place (CDP) and border town in El Paso County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,568 at the 2010 census. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Tornillo and Guadalupe, Chihuahua, area is ..
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