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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Elizario

Texas · 4,385 residents · 6.9 sq mi
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San Elizario has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,133. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 6,661 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,500. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,385
−60%vs 2000
vs 11,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
636 / sq mi
−60%vs 2000
vs 1,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 22.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K6K9K13K16K1990201020202024San Elizario
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,133
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,145 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$3,982
−33%vs 2000
vs $5,915 in 2000
US average: $14,340
47.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
17.3% rent
2.3
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(169)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino97.9%(10,812)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(433)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,459)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino98.9%(4,337)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.2%(887)
Diversity Score73.1%(3,207)
73
+1765%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
28.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Elizario, Texas?

San Elizario, Texas has about 4,385 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Elizario, Texas?

The typical household in San Elizario, Texas earns about $13,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Elizario, Texas expensive?

In San Elizario, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,500, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in San Elizario, Texas?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Elizario, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Elizario, Texas?

About 47.7% of people in San Elizario, 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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