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Elmo

Texas · 768 residents · 3.998 sq mi
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Elmo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has grown 49% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,400. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
768
+49%vs 2011
vs 516 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+49%vs 2011
vs 129 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−16%vs 2011
vs 51.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3476709941K2K201020202024Elmo
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,289 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,590
−33%vs 2011
vs $21,620 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.4%
+23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+16%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information39.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services14%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,074 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−48.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
+18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.7%
−24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+56%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(644)
Black3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(80)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(237)
Diversity Score
31
+31%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 32.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.1%
+21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
Female
49.9%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmo, Texas?

Elmo, Texas has about 768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmo, Texas?

The typical household in Elmo, Texas earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmo, Texas expensive?

In Elmo, Texas, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Elmo, Texas?

About 8.1% 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 49.4% of people in Elmo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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