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.

El Lago, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,997

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.1%2,101

Hispanic/Latino

11%330

Asian

9.7%292

Black

7.3%218

Two or More

1.4%43

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%62

High School Diploma

9.6%192

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%150

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%242

Associate's Degree

11.7%234

Bachelor's Degree

35.6%714

Master's Degree

14.7%294

Professional Degree

1.5%30

Doctorate

0.1%3

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

51.9%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$320,900

Median Renti

$1,374

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.5%991

Renter-Occupied

20.5%255

Total Units

1,268

Homeownership

79.5%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

130

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%14

1990–1999

15.9%201

1980–1989

28.4%360

1970–1979

15.6%198

1960–1969

37%469

1950–1959

2.1%26

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.2%675

Utility Gas

44.3%552

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,625

Mean Household Incomei

$121,382

Per Capita Incomei

$51,033

Poverty Ratei

2.4%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,623

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 Vouchers2 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

32010.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

1,560

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

198(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured