City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Elmendorf, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Elmendorf - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,326
Residents
$57,750
Median income
$163,000
Median home
$1,426
Median rent (state)

Elmendorf - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Elmendorf places in the 32nd percentile for household income and the 39th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

32nd
percentile, household income
31st
percentile, home value
56th
percentile, median rent
39th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Elmendorf, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,326 residents in Elmendorf, a small town within Texas. Elmendorf households earn a median of $57,750 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 17.6%. Home values in Elmendorf run a median of $163,000, and the median resident age is 34.0 years. 6.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 49.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 146 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 3550% from five years earlier. Elmendorf reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1726.7 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,426 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Texas run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 75.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

2,326 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$57,750 /yr

Poverty 17.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Elmendorf compare to other US cities?

Here's how Elmendorf stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 32% higher than other cities
Home value 31% pricier than other cities
Median rent 56% pricier than other cities
Safety 39% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Elmendorf ranks #401 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Elmendorf against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Elmendorf toward the bottom of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Elmendorf ranks #1,456 - the 12th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Elmendorf only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#910 of 1,520
40th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#420 of 1,663
72nd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#728 of 1,505
52nd percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#399 of 1,663
76th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,456 of 1,663
12th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

32ndIncome percentile
39thSafety percentile

32nd percentile nationally for median household income · 39th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Elmendorf's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Elmendorf's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 43 Avg. percentile National median
Elmendorf's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Elmendorf's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$163,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 69% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Elmendorf $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Elmendorf, TX Elmendorf, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Elmendorf, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Elmendorf, TX median $57,750/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Elmendorf, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Elmendorf, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 6.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,326
Median Income
$57,750
Median Home Value
$163,000
Median Age
34.0
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Labor force participation
49.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1726.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
76.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1650.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,500 residents2,000 residents2,500 residents3,000 residents3,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,867 residents 3,111 residents ▲ +66.6%
Elmendorf's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
146
housing units authorized
Single-Family
146
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
62.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 59
2021 79
2022 53
2023 86
2024 146

Permit volume increased 3550% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.8%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
10.1%
Other
4.7%

Based on 851 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Elmendorf sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,426/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
75.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz
2,328 people
Willow Grove
2,333 people
Blanco
2,336 people
Canadian
2,314 people
Cumings
2,343 people
Old River-Winfree
2,308 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Elmendorf's 2,326 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Timberline-Fernwood, AZ
2,326 people
Sabetha, KS
2,326 people
Fairmont, NC
2,326 people
Koloa, HI
2,327 people
Boxford, MA
2,325 people
Fairview, NC
2,327 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Elmendorf's $57,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Caldwell, AR
$57,750 median income
Crawford, CO
$57,750 median income
Bowersville, GA
$57,750 median income
Livingston, IL
$57,750 median income
McBride, MI
$57,750 median income
Plato, MO
$57,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Elmendorf, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Elmendorf, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 50.6% 11.0% 36.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 72.3% White 50.6% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 2.1% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 11.0% Two or more races 36.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Elmendorf compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Elmendorf (this city) 2,326 $57,750
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz 2,328 $43,745
Willow Grove 2,333 $86,250
Blanco 2,336 $67,292
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Elmendorf, TX?

What is the population of Elmendorf, TX? +

The population of Elmendorf, TX stands at 2,326 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Elmendorf, TX? +

Median annual household income in Elmendorf runs $57,750, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Elmendorf? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Elmendorf; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Elmendorf, TX safe? +

Elmendorf has a total crime rate of 1726.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Elmendorf, TX? +

The median home value in Elmendorf is $163,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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