State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,174.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.31%
Growth Since 2010
-1.16%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
41,670
World Population Review
El Campo, Texas Population 2021
11,467
El Campo is a city located in Wharton County Texas. With a 2020 population of 11,467, it is the 221st largest city in Texas and the 2823rd largest city in the United States . El Campo is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,602 in 2010. El Campo reached it's highest population of 11,718 in 2017. Spanning over 10 miles, El Campo has a population density of 1,175 people per square mile.
The average household income in El Campo is $76,292 with a poverty rate of 20.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $777 per month, and the median house value is $146,000. The median age in El Campo is 35.3 years, 35.8 years for males, and 35 years for females.
El Campo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Campo was:
- White: 83.95%
- Black or African American: 9.21%
- Other race: 5.28%
- Two or more races: 1.38%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of El Campo, Texas is 11,467 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,575.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,602.
El Campo, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,670 | 57 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 41,613 | 57 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 41,556 | 57 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 41,499 | -338 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 41,837 | 228 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 41,609 | 226 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 41,383 | 288 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 41,095 | -27 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 41,122 | -14 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 41,136 | -151 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 41,287 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 41,281 | 0.00% |
El Campo Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,763 | 83.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,071 | 9.21% |
| Some Other Race | 614 | 5.28% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 1.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.19% |
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El Campo Population by Race
El Campo Population Pyramid $2021
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El Campo Population by Age
El Campo Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,159 | 2.77 | 56.4 |
| Married | 1,897 | 3.44 | 74.1 |
| Non Family | 1,199 | 1.1 | 45 |
| Female | 774 | 3.41 | 25.6 |
| Male | 289 | 3.54 | 70.6 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
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El Campo Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,115 | 15.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 798 | 11.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,793 | 25.03% |
| Some College | 1,728 | 24.13% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 783 | 10.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 407 | 5.68% |
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El Campo Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
El Campo Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,348 | 1,842 | 176 |
| White | 3,286 | 2,953 | 972 |
| Black | 533 | 455 | 25 |
| Other Race | 394 | 127 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 17 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 77.27%.
El Campo Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,509
Average Earnings
$42,258
Average Male
$26,452
Average Female
El Campo Earnings by Educational Attainment
El Campo Language by Age
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El Campo Language
67.55% of El Campo residents speak only English, while 32.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.91% of the population.
El Campo Language
El Campo Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,507 | 1,815 | 27.89% |
| Black | 1,049 | 405 | 38.61% |
| White | 4,055 | 244 | 6.02% |
| Other | 614 | 148 | 24.10% |
| Multiple | 160 | 35 | 21.88% |
20.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.63%
Male Poverty Rate
21.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in El Campo
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Campo is Black, with 38.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Campo is White, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.74%.
El Campo Poverty
El Campo Poverty Rate by Education
El Campo Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
El Campo Married by Age and Sex
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El Campo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
El Campo Marital Status by Race
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El Campo Marital Status
El Campo Veterans by War
El Campo Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 3.07% |
| Black | 14 | 2.13% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.06% |
El Campo Veterans by Race
El Campo Veterans by Education
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15.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
El Campo Veterans by Education
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62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
El Campo Employment by Age
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El Campo Employment by Race
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El Campo Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.08%
Native Born
11.92%
Foreign Born
8.71%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.08% of El Campo residents were born in the United States, with 81.69% having been born in Texas. 8.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
El Campo Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,467 | -36 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 11,503 | -36 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 11,539 | -36 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 11,575 | -143 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 11,718 | 25 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 11,693 | 39 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 11,654 | 28 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 11,626 | 67 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 11,559 | -48 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 11,607 | -104 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 11,711 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 11,685 | 740 | 0.66% |
| 2000 | 10,945 | 434 | 0.41% |
| 1990 | 10,511 | 49 | 0.05% |
| 1980 | 10,462 | 1,899 | 2.02% |
| 1970 | 8,563 | 863 | 1.07% |
| 1960 | 7,700 | 1,463 | 2.13% |
| 1950 | 6,237 | 2,331 | 4.79% |
| 1940 | 3,906 | 0.00% |