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Elm Creek

Texas · 3,680 residents · 2.828 sq mi
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Elm Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,263. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $170,100. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 195%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,680
+91%since 2000
from 1,928 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,301 / sq mi
+74%since 2009
from 748 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+43%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K2000201020202024Elm Creek
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(223)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(267)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(282)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.3%(562)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(213)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(363)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.7%(689)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(398)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(338)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.5%(240)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(85)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,263
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,791 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,290
+206%since 2000
from $6,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−12%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Information22.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing17.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+195%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+80%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Elm Creek on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(49)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(1,873)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.8%(3,671)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
1
−79%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican98.9%(3,638)
Ancestry
American0.4%(16)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
36.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2013
from 52.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
96.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.4%(622)
Married44.5%(624)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.1%(156)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(465)
Married48.4%(729)
Widowed4.2%(64)
Divorced16.5%(248)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Creek, Texas?

Elm Creek, Texas has about 3,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elm Creek, Texas?

The typical household in Elm Creek, Texas earns about $52,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elm Creek, Texas expensive?

In Elm Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $170,100.

How educated are people in Elm Creek, Texas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elm Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elm Creek, Texas?

About 13.8% of people in Elm Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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