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Elm Creek

Texas · 2,884 residents · 2.828 sq mi
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Elm Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,428. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,884
+50%since 2000
from 1,928 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
29.9
+30%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K2000201020202024Elm Creek
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.3%(240)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(261)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.9%(256)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.3%(269)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(227)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(367)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(317)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(410)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.3%(269)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.9%(169)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.4%(70)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,428
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,791 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,907
+184%since 2000
from $6,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−52%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(49)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(1,873)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.4%(2,839)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican95.1%(3,285)
Ancestry
American4%(139)
German0.8%(28)
Scottish0.7%(25)
English0.6%(21)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2013
from 52.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elm Creek, Texas earns about $80,428 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

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 16.9% of people in Elm Creek, 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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