El Cenizo is a city located in Webb County Texas. El Cenizo has a 2024 population of 2,399. El Cenizo is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,531 in 2020.
The average household income in El Cenizo is $46,266 with a poverty rate of 37.4%. The median age in El Cenizo is 28.7 years: 25.3 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cenizo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,448 | 65.05% |
| Two or more races | 685 | 30.77% |
| Other race | 91 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 610 | 3.65 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 280 | 4.62 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 154 | 0 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 140 | 4.71 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 36 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
4.48
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 19.97% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 1.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 6.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.22% |
| High School Graduate | 283 | 22.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 457 | 37.09% |
| Some College | 132 | 10.71% |
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 | 1,189 | 514 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 402 | 191 | 49 |
| Other Race | 56 | 25 | 0 |
| White | 43 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,778 | $40,469 | $22,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,591 | $27,311 | $14,010 |
| Overall | $26,441 | $39,087 | $19,044 |
| Some College | $26,691 | $43,125 | $23,000 |
$26,441
Average Earnings
$39,087
Average Male
$19,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
6.18% of El Cenizo residents speak only English, while 93.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 93.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,145 | 774 | 36.08% |
| Multiple | 673 | 108 | 16.05% |
| Other | 91 | 58 | 63.74% |
| White | 69 | 54 | 78.26% |
37.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.55%
Male Poverty Rate
42.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cenizo is White, with 78.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cenizo is Multiple, with 16.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.39% |
| High School | 28.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
| Some College | 8.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.62% |
| Female Employed | 19.86% |
| Male Employed | 8.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,143 | $55,717 |
| Households | $36,389 | $46,266 |
| Married Families | $53,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $9,951 | $15,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
37
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 4.09% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.57% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
60.69%
Born in El Cenizo
67.92%
Native Born
32.08%
Foreign Born
24.93%
Non Citizen
7.14%
Naturalized
67.92% of El Cenizo residents were born in the United States, with 60.69% having been born in Texas. 24.93% 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 | 2,234 | -33 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 2,267 | -33 | -1.43% |
| 2027 | 2,300 | -33 | -1.41% |
| 2026 | 2,333 | -33 | -1.39% |
| 2025 | 2,366 | -33 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 2,399 | -33 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 2,432 | -19 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 2,451 | -44 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 2,495 | -36 | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 2,531 | -605 | -19.29% |
| 2019 | 3,136 | -29 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 3,165 | -30 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 3,195 | -29 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 3,224 | -40 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 3,264 | -37 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 3,301 | -33 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 3,334 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,348 | 26 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 3,322 | 44 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 3,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,545 | 1,311 | 58.68% |