Elsa is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Elsa has a 2024 population of 5,701. Elsa is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Elsa is $68,745 with a poverty rate of 18.22%. The median age in Elsa is 34.6 years: 34.1 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elsa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,314 | 57.93% |
| Two or more races | 2,276 | 39.78% |
| Other race | 131 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,922 | 2.98 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 1,052 | 3.75 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 465 | 0 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 235 | 3.09 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 170 | 3.42 | 100 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 4.71% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 3.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 4.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 4.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,483 | 44.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 462 | 13.78% |
| Some College | 838 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,328 | 2,732 | 301 |
| 2+ Races | 1,277 | 1,130 | 38 |
| Other Race | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| White | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 9.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,972 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,068 | $52,952 | $27,724 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,761 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,389 | $41,597 | $23,739 |
| Some College | $28,409 | $37,097 | $22,707 |
$33,389
Average Earnings
$41,597
Average Male
$23,739
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.39% of Elsa residents speak only English, while 87.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,596 | 1,000 | 17.87% |
| Multiple | 2,175 | 188 | 8.64% |
| Other | 131 | 49 | 37.4% |
| White | 24 | 24 | 100% |
18.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.13%
Male Poverty Rate
15.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elsa is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elsa is Multiple, with 8.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.52% |
| Some College | 16.88% |
| High School | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.7% |
| Female Employed | 3.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,179 | $74,297 |
| Households | $44,505 | $68,745 |
| Married Families | $75,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,701 | $51,348 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 127 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 5.54% |
| White | 41 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.55%
Born in Elsa
88.13%
Native Born
11.87%
Foreign Born
8.23%
Non Citizen
3.64%
Naturalized
88.13% of Elsa residents were born in the United States, with 78.55% having been born in Texas. 8.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,745 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 5,736 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 5,727 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 5,719 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 5,710 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 5,701 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 5,693 | 32 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 5,661 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 5,664 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 5,667 | -1,493 | -20.85% |
| 2019 | 7,160 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 7,176 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 7,197 | -40 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 7,237 | -17 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 7,254 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 7,252 | 20 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 7,232 | 276 | 3.97% |
| 2012 | 6,956 | 226 | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 6,730 | 388 | 6.12% |
| 2010 | 6,342 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,549 | 307 | 5.86% |
| 1990 | 5,242 | 181 | 3.58% |
| 1980 | 5,061 | 661 | 15.02% |
| 1970 | 4,400 | 553 | 14.37% |
| 1960 | 3,847 | 668 | 21.01% |
| 1950 | 3,179 | -2,566 | -44.66% |