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Little Elm

Texas · 46,453 residents · 18.518 sq mi
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Little Elm is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,446. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 42,807 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $270,600. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

46,453
+1174%since 2000
from 3,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,509 / sq mi
+1174%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.3
+19%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
015K30K45K60K1990201020202024Little Elm
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$94,446
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$35,510
+93%since 2000
from $18,362 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
8.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$270,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,660
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
64.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
2.9
+50%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(19,422)
Black18.1%(8,420)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(11,217)
Asian9.7%(4,511)
Other6.7%(3,123)
Diversity Score90.4%(41,979)
90
+75%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
15.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
78.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
74.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
49.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
49.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
11.6%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Elm, Texas?

Little Elm, Texas has about 46,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Elm, Texas earns about $94,446 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 $270,600, and the typical rent is about $1,660 a month.

How educated are people in Little Elm, Texas?

About 38.8% 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 8.2% 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 45,198 residents, a change of about 3601 percent over that period.

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

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