Federal Spending · FY2024

El Paso County, Colorado

How much federal money flows through this county?

$8.6B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$11,686
Per Resident
Above Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$8.6B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$11,686
Above Average
Contract Spending
$4.0B
47% of total
Grant Spending
$227.9M
3% of total

How El Paso County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

El Paso County$11,686/resident
Colorado Average$8,693/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#335 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does El Paso County receive?

El Paso County received $8.6B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in El Paso County?

The per-capita federal spending in El Paso County is $11,686 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in El Paso County?

Agency-level spending data for El Paso County is being updated.

How does El Paso County compare to the national average in federal spending?

El Paso County receives $11,686 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.