Elsa, Texas Population 2022
Elsa is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Elsa has a 2020 population of 5,670. Elsa is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,668 in 2010.
The average household income in Elsa is $47,622 with a poverty rate of 22.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $580 per month, and the median house value is $54,900. 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 Elsawas:
- White: 93.13%
- Other race: 3.29%
- Two or more races: 2.52%
- Black or African American: 1.06%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,688 | 93.13% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 1.06% |
| Some Other Race | 236 | 3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 181 | 2.52% |
Elsa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,093 | 3.43 | 72 |
| Married | 1,107 | 4.17 | 70.7 |
| Male | 142 | 2.77 | 100 |
| Female | 486 | 3.73 | 72 |
| Non Family | 358 | 0 | 64.5 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 804 | 17.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 657 | 14.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,338 | 28.77% |
| Some College | 1,236 | 26.57% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 1.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 361 | 7.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 4.00% |
Elsa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,579 | 3,141 | 547 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 153 | |
| White | 72 | 49 | |
| Other Race | 205 | 111 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 11.95%.
Elsa Language by Age
Elsa Language
12.33% of Elsa residents speak only English, while 87.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.67% of the population.
Elsa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 23 | 31.94% |
| Other | 148 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 7,109 | 1,583 | 22.27% |
22.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.17%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elsa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elsa is White, with 31.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elsa is Hispanic, with 22.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.23%.
Elsa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Elsa Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 3.06% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 15.47% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 3.35% |
Elsa Veterans by Education
13.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.86%
Born in Elsa
86.92%
Native Born
13.08%
Foreign Born
7.16%
Non Citizen
5.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.92% of Elsa residents were born in the United States, with 77.86% having been born in Texas. 7.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,179 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 3,847 | 668 | 1.93% |
| 1970 | 4,400 | 553 | 1.35% |
| 1980 | 5,061 | 661 | 1.41% |
| 1990 | 5,242 | 181 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 5,549 | 307 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 5,660 | 111 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 5,661 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 5,662 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 5,663 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,664 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 5,665 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 5,666 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 5,667 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 5,668 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 5,669 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,668 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 5,669 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,670 | 1 | 0.02% |