State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,418.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.27%
Growth Since 2010
26.08%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Elsa, Texas Population 2021
7,136
Elsa is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 7,136, it is the 300th largest city in Texas and the 3918th largest city in the United States . Elsa is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 26.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,660 in 2010. Elsa reached it's highest population of 7,267 in 2015. Spanning over 2 miles, Elsa has a population density of 3,419 people per square mile.
The average household income in Elsa is $47,622 with a poverty rate of 30.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $558 per month, and the median house value is $53,300. The median age in Elsa is 30.3 years, 32.5 years for males, and 29.5 years for females.
Elsa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elsa was:
- White: 97.74%
- Other race: 1.51%
- Black or African American: 0.75%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Elsa, Texas is 7,136 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,193.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,660.
Elsa, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,062 | 97.74% |
| Some Other Race | 109 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.75% |
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Elsa Population by Race
Elsa Population Pyramid $2021
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Elsa Population by Age
Elsa Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,958 | 3.69 | 70.6 |
| Married | 1,078 | 4.53 | 73.7 |
| Female | 459 | 3.77 | 65.4 |
| Non Family | 313 | 0 | 57.2 |
| Male | 108 | 2.8 | 100 |
4.2
Average Family Size
3.69
Average Household Size
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Elsa Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 769 | 18.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 656 | 15.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,292 | 30.44% |
| Some College | 1,025 | 24.15% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 0.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 362 | 8.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 2.50% |
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Elsa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Elsa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,188 | 2,781 | 468 |
| Other Race | 109 | 39 | |
| White | 57 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 68.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 11.17%.
Elsa Educational Attainment by Race
Elsa Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elsa Language by Age
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Elsa Language
9.96% of Elsa residents speak only English, while 90.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 90.04% of the population.
Elsa Language
Elsa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,168 | 2,192 | 30.58% |
| Other | 109 | 109 | 100.00% |
| White | 57 | 18 | 31.58% |
30.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.16%
Male Poverty Rate
29.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elsa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elsa is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elsa is Hispanic, with 30.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.71%.
Elsa Poverty
Elsa Poverty Rate by Education
Elsa Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Elsa Married by Age and Sex
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Elsa 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 35-44.
Elsa Marital Status by Race
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Elsa Marital Status
Elsa Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 121 | 2.47% |
| White | 121 | 2.52% |
Elsa Veterans by Race
Elsa Veterans by Education
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16.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elsa Veterans by Education
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54.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Elsa Employment by Age
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Elsa Employment by Race
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Elsa 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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87.40%
Native Born
12.60%
Foreign Born
8.61%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.40% of Elsa residents were born in the United States, with 78.27% having been born in Texas. 8.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Elsa Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,136 | -19 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 7,155 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 7,174 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 7,193 | -23 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 7,216 | -37 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 7,253 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 7,267 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 7,264 | 22 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 7,242 | 278 | 3.99% |
| 2012 | 6,964 | 225 | 3.34% |
| 2011 | 6,739 | 390 | 6.14% |
| 2010 | 6,349 | 800 | 1.36% |
| 2000 | 5,549 | 307 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 5,242 | 181 | 0.35% |
| 1980 | 5,061 | 661 | 1.41% |
| 1970 | 4,400 | 553 | 1.35% |
| 1960 | 3,847 | 668 | 1.93% |
| 1950 | 3,179 | 0.00% |