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Elmendorf

Texas · 1,862 residents · 6.14 sq mi
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Elmendorf has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,942. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,198 residents. 9% 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 $98,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,862
+180%since 2000
from 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
+180%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3819532K2K3K1990201020202024Elmendorf
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,942
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,103
+47%since 2000
from $12,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(162)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino74.1%(492)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(546)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(1,230)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,027)
Diversity Score
55
+17%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmendorf, Texas?

Elmendorf, Texas has about 1,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmendorf, Texas?

The typical household in Elmendorf, Texas earns about $48,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmendorf, Texas expensive?

In Elmendorf, Texas, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Elmendorf, Texas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elmendorf, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmendorf, Texas?

About 23.1% of people in Elmendorf, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmendorf, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmendorf, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,290 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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

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