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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Little Elm

Texas · 1,255 residents · 18.518 sq mi
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Little Elm is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,413. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 2,391 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,700. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,255
−66%vs 2000
vs 3,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
68 / sq mi
−66%vs 2000
vs 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.8
+2%vs 2000
vs 28.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
015K30K45K60K1990201020202024Little Elm
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,413
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,281 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,530
−37%vs 2000
vs $18,362 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$461
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $600 in 2000
US average: $450
70.8%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
29.2% rent
1.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(2,597)
Black2.8%(102)
Hispanic / Latino23%(837)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(1,881)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,064)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(198)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other13.4%(168)
Diversity Score54%(677)
54
+5%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Little Elm, Texas?

Little Elm, Texas has about 1,255 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Little Elm, Texas?

The typical household in Little Elm, Texas earns about $33,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Elm, Texas expensive?

In Little Elm, Texas, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Little Elm, Texas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Little Elm, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Elm, Texas?

About 9.7% of people in Little Elm, 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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