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Ellinger

Texas · 299 residents (2025 est.) · 0.454 sq mi
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The short version

Ellinger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $206,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
+14%since 2023
from 222 in 2023
2021 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 489 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+1%since 2023
from 38.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:299 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2021 – 2024
16719121423726120212024Ellinger
2024253
20212024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,956
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,699
+15%since 2023
from $29,377 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
+17%since 2023
from 0.273 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $775 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−6%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(133)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino41.9%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(11)
Diversity Score68.3%(173)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 24.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
Female
40.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
Foreign born
17.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellinger, Texas?

Ellinger, Texas has about 253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellinger, Texas?

The typical household in Ellinger, Texas earns about $60,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellinger, Texas expensive?

In Ellinger, Texas, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Ellinger, Texas?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ellinger, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellinger, Texas?

About 6.7% of people in Ellinger, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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