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Elmo

Texas · 803 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 $48,813. Population has fallen 42% since 2019, a loss of 588 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
−42%since 2019
from 1,391 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
−42%since 2019
from 348 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−2%since 2019
from 40.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3476709941K2K201020202024Elmo
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,813
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,786 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,805
+10%since 2019
from $22,491 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$86,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
12.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+58%since 2019
from 1.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(944)
Black29.4%(409)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.5%(786)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(537)
Black3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(431)
Diversity Score
54
−5%since 2019
from 57 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+24%since 2019
from 23.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
56.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmo, Texas?

Elmo, Texas has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmo, Texas?

The typical household in Elmo, Texas earns about $48,813 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Elmo, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 0.9% of people in Elmo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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