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Elmo

Texas · 1,379 residents · 3.998 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $199,200. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,379
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,377 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
345 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 344 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−36%since 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3476709941K2K201020202024Elmo
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,399
+5%since 2023
from $25,094 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+8%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information0.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $173,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,049)
Black2.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(269)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score47.6%(655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(984)
Black2.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(332)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(30)
Diversity Score54%(744)
Diversity Score
54
+13%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+4%since 2023
from 37.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% 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
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
Female
62.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmo, Texas?

Elmo, Texas has about 1,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elmo, Texas expensive?

In Elmo, Texas, the median home is worth about $199,200.

How educated are people in Elmo, Texas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elmo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmo, Texas?

About 0.5% of people in Elmo, 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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