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 $75,909 with a poverty rate of 18.77%. The median age in Elsa is 31.2 years: 32.1 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elsa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 3,218 | 56.58% |
| White | 2,033 | 35.74% |
| Other race | 437 | 7.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,842 | 3.09 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 936 | 4.16 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 526 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 231 | 3.07 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 149 | 3.73 | 100 | 0 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 3.11% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 8.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 3.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,277 | 38.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 382 | 11.55% |
| Some College | 977 | 29.54% |
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 | 3,307 | 2,822 | 402 |
| 2+ Races | 1,984 | 1,653 | 213 |
| Other Race | 357 | 357 | 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 12.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,389 | $0 | $70,491 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,836 | $71,563 | $31,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,625 | $12,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,996 | $39,028 | $27,554 |
| Some College | $28,807 | $38,278 | $23,138 |
$31,996
Average Earnings
$39,028
Average Male
$27,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
17.6% of Elsa residents speak only English, while 82.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 82.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,599 | 1,051 | 18.77% |
| Multiple | 3,129 | 421 | 13.45% |
| Other | 437 | 45 | 10.3% |
18.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.73%
Male Poverty Rate
16.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elsa is Hispanic, with 18.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elsa is Other, with 10.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.37% |
| Some College | 14.44% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,625 | $95,154 |
| Households | $55,519 | $75,909 |
| Married Families | $115,340 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,760 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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
131
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 131 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
79.43%
Born in Elsa
84.49%
Native Born
15.51%
Foreign Born
9.81%
Non Citizen
5.7%
Naturalized
84.49% of Elsa residents were born in the United States, with 79.43% having been born in Texas. 9.81% 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% |