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.

Little Elm, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

54,820

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

41.3%22,616

Black

21.3%11,669

Hispanic/Latino

19.8%10,874

Asian

10.9%5,995

Two or More

5.9%3,250

Other

0.5%299

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%117

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%1,356

High School Diploma

17.5%6,216

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%2,171

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%4,472

Associate's Degree

9.5%3,356

Bachelor's Degree

27.9%9,892

Master's Degree

15%5,321

Professional Degree

1.1%401

Doctorate

0.2%68

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

44.2%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,700

Median Renti

$1,953

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%13,238

Renter-Occupied

29.9%5,645

Total Units

19,778

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

931

$1,500–$2,000

1,856

$2,000+

2,624

Year Built

2020 or later

13.6%2,681

2010–2019

41.7%8,249

2000–2009

36.4%7,194

1990–1999

5.5%1,089

1980–1989

0.9%174

1970–1979

0.8%166

1960–1969

0.3%52

1950–1959

0.3%58

1940–1949

0.1%27

1939 or earlier

0.4%88

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.9%10,552

Utility Gas

42.1%7,943

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%214

Fuel Oil

0.5%89

Solar

0.4%71

No Fuel

0.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$119,219

Mean Household Incomei

$138,057

Per Capita Incomei

$48,310

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

30,290

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

385

Residentsi

1,424

Avg. Tenant Renti

$610/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers385 homes76% occupied$610/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $119,219/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

73%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

18%

Low income$60K–$95K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $95K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,71219.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,769

Mexico

1,971

Philippines

212

China

205

United Kingdom

159

Canada

150

Korea

126

Guatemala

104

Workforce

Total Employed

28,269

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,264(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured