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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

El Campo

Texas · 10,945 residents · 9.221 sq mi
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El Campo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,694. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,200. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,945
+4%since 1990
from 10,485 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,187 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+6%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024El Campo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,694
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,049 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,464
+29%since 1990
from $11,174 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
63.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
37.0% rent
1.8
−19%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(7,750)
Black11.7%(1,227)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(3,242)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score75.7%(7,940)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(5,352)
Black11.6%(1,268)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(4,234)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score74.2%(8,118)
74
−2%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Campo, Texas?

El Campo, Texas has about 10,945 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in El Campo, Texas?

The typical household in El Campo, Texas earns about $30,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Campo, Texas expensive?

In El Campo, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in El Campo, Texas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in El Campo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Campo, Texas?

About 20.1% of people in El Campo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Campo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, El Campo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 460 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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