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Elsa

Texas · 5,668 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Elsa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,900. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
5,668
+2%since 2000
from 5,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,716 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
+15%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Elsa
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,946
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,026
+139%since 2000
from $7,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(142)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino97.3%(5,398)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(351)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(128)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino96.6%(5,473)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(345)
Diversity Score
6
−4%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsa, Texas?

Elsa, Texas has about 5,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsa, Texas?

The typical household in Elsa, Texas earns about $40,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elsa, Texas expensive?

In Elsa, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Elsa, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elsa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elsa, Texas?

About 22.4% of people in Elsa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elsa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elsa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 426 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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