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.

Elsa, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,697

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

98.3%5,602

White

1.7%95

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%256

High School Diploma

33.9%1,158

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%160

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%625

Associate's Degree

5.8%198

Bachelor's Degree

6.3%216

Master's Degree

1.5%52

HS or Higher

78.1%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$81,600

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.2%1,409

Renter-Occupied

28.8%569

Total Units

2,181

Homeownership

71.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.9%266

$50K–$100K

37%521

$100K–$150K

25.6%361

$150K–$200K

10.9%153

$200K–$300K

7.7%108

Rent Distribution

Under $500

260

$750–$1,000

145

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3%65

2010–2019

15%328

2000–2009

23.6%514

1990–1999

9.7%212

1980–1989

20.6%450

1970–1979

11.5%250

1960–1969

10.3%224

1950–1959

4.3%93

1940–1949

2.1%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.5%1,889

Utility Gas

4.5%89

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,439

Mean Household Incomei

$61,226

Per Capita Incomei

$21,504

Poverty Ratei

31.2%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

2,386

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%184

$10K–$15K

9.5%187

$15K–$20K

5.8%115

$20K–$25K

6.7%133

$25K–$30K

3.7%73

$30K–$35K

6.2%122

$35K–$40K

4.8%95

$40K–$45K

8%158

$45K–$50K

4.3%86

$50K–$60K

3.1%61

$60K–$75K

4.8%95

$75K–$100K

7.6%150

$100K–$125K

13.2%261

$150K–$200K

13%258

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

237

Residentsi

653

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing119 homes92% occupied$411/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers77 homes90% occupied$411/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 841 homes91% occupied$332/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,439/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

79.3%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

16.9%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

2.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

83.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99.5% of subsidized households are minority

7.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

82114.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

742

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,294

Avg. Commutei

12.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

146(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.4%Insured

20.6%Uninsured