Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elkhart, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,701

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.8%1,154

Black

14.3%243

Hispanic/Latino

10.8%184

Two or More

3.8%65

Asian

3.2%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%125

High School Diploma

32.2%355

Some College (<1 yr)

7%77

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%196

Associate's Degree

7.5%83

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%82

Master's Degree

1%11

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

8.8%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$107,300

Median Renti

$756

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.3%360

Renter-Occupied

34.7%191

Total Units

606

Homeownership

65.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%16

2010–2019

7.1%43

2000–2009

6.1%37

1990–1999

2.3%14

1980–1989

18%109

1970–1979

21.9%133

1960–1969

12%73

1950–1959

14.4%87

1940–1949

7.3%44

1939 or earlier

8.3%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.4%300

Utility Gas

43%237

No Fuel

1.5%8

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,891

Mean Household Incomei

$64,261

Per Capita Incomei

$21,988

Poverty Ratei

27%

Unemploymenti

17%

Labor Forcei

658

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

613.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

546

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

155(12% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.9%Insured

19.1%Uninsured