Little Elm, Texas Population 2022
Little Elm is a city located in Denton County Texas. Little Elm has a 2020 population of 63,572. Little Elm is currently growing at a rate of 5.79% annually and its population has increased by 142.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,197 in 2010.
The average household income in Little Elm is $110,185 with a poverty rate of 8.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,660 per month, and the median house value is $270,600. The median age in Little Elm is 34.4 years, 32.5 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Little Elm Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Little Elmwas:
- White: 60.11%
- Black or African American: 20.25%
- Asian: 8.83%
- Two or more races: 7.98%
- Other race: 2.41%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,931 | 60.11% |
| Black or African American | 10,083 | 20.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 126 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 4,395 | 8.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 1,199 | 2.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3,975 | 7.98% |
Little Elm Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,942 | 3.12 | 68.8 |
| Married | 9,434 | 3.6 | 83 |
| Male | 1,032 | 3.82 | 64.7 |
| Female | 1,977 | 3.7 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 3,499 | 1.31 | 45.9 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,195 | 3.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,507 | 4.78% |
| High School Graduate | 6,425 | 20.39% |
| Some College | 7,343 | 23.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,822 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,340 | 23.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,873 | 15.47% |
Little Elm Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,900 | 2,649 | 2,090 |
| Black | 6,192 | 5,802 | 2,427 |
| White | 16,002 | 15,079 | 6,046 |
| 2+ Races | 1,743 | 1,441 | 604 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 5,062 | 3,956 | 1,124 |
| Other Race | 786 | 604 | 133 |
| Islander | 65 | 65 |
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 asian people with a rate of 72.07%.
$56,054
Average Earnings
$58,646
Average Male
$52,414
Average Female
Little Elm Language by Age
Little Elm Language
73.05% of Little Elm residents speak only English, while 26.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.23% of the population.
Little Elm Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,149 | 2,398 | 10.36% |
| Black | 10,083 | 951 | 9.43% |
| Hispanic | 8,987 | 695 | 7.73% |
| Asian | 4,395 | 36 | 0.82% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 3,957 | 124 | 3.13% |
8.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.62%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Little Elm
The race most likely to be in poverty in Little Elm is White, with 10.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Little Elm is Multiple, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.76%.
Little Elm Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Little Elm Married by Age and Sex
Little Elm Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Little Elm Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 7.18% |
| Black | 361 | 5.05% |
| Native American | 19 | 26.39% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.24% |
| Islander | 5 | 7.69% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.61% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 3.77% |
Little Elm Veterans by Education
7.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
39.65%
Born in Little Elm
82.51%
Native Born
17.49%
Foreign Born
9.07%
Non Citizen
8.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.51% of Little Elm residents were born in the United States, with 39.65% having been born in Texas. 9.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,646 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 26,197 | 22,551 | 21.80% |
| 2011 | 27,709 | 1,512 | 5.77% |
| 2012 | 29,023 | 1,314 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 32,916 | 3,893 | 13.41% |
| 2014 | 35,493 | 2,577 | 7.83% |
| 2015 | 38,438 | 2,945 | 8.30% |
| 2016 | 42,661 | 4,223 | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 45,988 | 3,327 | 7.80% |
| 2018 | 49,644 | 3,656 | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 53,126 | 3,482 | 7.01% |
| 2020 | 56,608 | 3,482 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 60,090 | 3,482 | 6.15% |
| 2022 | 63,572 | 3,482 | 5.79% |