El Campo is a city located in Wharton County Texas. El Campo has a 2024 population of 11,971. El Campo is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,335 in 2020.
The average household income in El Campo is $78,971 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in El Campo is 37.1 years: 34.6 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Campo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,173 | 66.88% |
| Two or more races | 2,234 | 18.28% |
| Black or African American | 976 | 7.99% |
| Other race | 784 | 6.42% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,387 | 2.75 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 2,273 | 3.39 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Non Family | 1,195 | 1.14 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 710 | 3.53 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Male | 209 | 2.46 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 586 | 7.66% |
| Associates Degree | 890 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 688 | 8.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 460 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,671 | 34.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 881 | 11.51% |
| Some College | 1,479 | 19.32% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,605 | 3,464 | 956 |
| Hispanic | 3,306 | 2,098 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 917 | 642 | 40 |
| Black | 720 | 612 | 34 |
| Other Race | 447 | 263 | 20 |
| Native American | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,922 | $50,582 | $56,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,207 | $118,024 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,303 | $58,183 | $26,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,887 | $35,368 | $19,198 |
| Overall | $44,276 | $51,478 | $25,399 |
| Some College | $39,262 | $50,043 | $24,752 |
$44,276
Average Earnings
$51,478
Average Male
$25,399
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.71% of El Campo residents speak only English, while 32.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,241 | 1,227 | 19.66% |
| Black | 941 | 417 | 44.31% |
| Multiple | 2,224 | 383 | 17.22% |
| White | 4,885 | 270 | 5.53% |
| Other | 784 | 119 | 15.18% |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 100% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.11%
Male Poverty Rate
15.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Campo is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Campo is White, with 5.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.43% |
| High School | 12.8% |
| Some College | 7.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.42% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,101 | $90,448 |
| Households | $67,356 | $78,971 |
| Married Families | $87,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,706 | $42,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
491
Number of Veterans
451
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 233 |
| Korea | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 198 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 3.87% |
| Black | 77 | 10.69% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 3.54% |
| Other Race | 27 | 4.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
79.68%
Born in El Campo
89.22%
Native Born
10.78%
Foreign Born
5.64%
Non Citizen
5.14%
Naturalized
89.22% of El Campo residents were born in the United States, with 79.68% having been born in Texas. 5.64% 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 | 11,516 | -91 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 11,607 | -91 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 11,698 | -91 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 11,789 | -91 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 11,880 | -91 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 11,971 | -91 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 12,062 | -101 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 12,163 | -85 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 12,248 | -87 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 12,335 | 772 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 11,563 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 11,568 | -151 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 11,719 | 29 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 11,690 | 45 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 11,645 | 27 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 11,618 | 64 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 11,554 | -49 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 11,603 | -110 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 11,713 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 11,687 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,945 | 434 | 4.13% |
| 1990 | 10,511 | 49 | 0.47% |
| 1980 | 10,462 | 1,899 | 22.18% |
| 1970 | 8,563 | 863 | 11.21% |
| 1960 | 7,700 | 1,463 | 23.46% |
| 1950 | 6,237 | 2,331 | 59.68% |
| 1940 | 3,906 | -7,610 | -66.08% |