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Little Elm

Texas · 25,898 residents · 18.518 sq mi
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Little Elm is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,198. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 22,252 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,200. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% 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

25,898
+610%since 2000
from 3,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,399 / sq mi
+610%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.8
+10%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
015K30K45K60K1990201020202024Little Elm
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,198
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,149
+37%since 2000
from $18,362 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.274
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$147,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,324
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
77.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
17.6% rent
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
41.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(14,326)
Black14%(3,621)
Hispanic / Latino24%(6,228)
Asian3.4%(885)
Other3.4%(880)
Diversity Score76.9%(19,926)
77
+49%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
40.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
49.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
14.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Elm, Texas?

Little Elm, Texas has about 25,898 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Elm, Texas earns about $77,198 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 $147,200, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in Little Elm, Texas?

About 29.6% 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 6.8% of people in Little Elm, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Elm, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Elm, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,643 residents, a change of about 1964 percent over that period.

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

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