City · Texas
Elmendorf, Texas
Elmendorf, city, mostly in Bexar County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Wilson County, Texas. Elmendorf had 3,111 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 67.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,862 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,389 (±177). GEOID 4823272.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,111
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,862 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,389 ±177
Median household income
$51,691
±$8,427 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$161,300
±$39,379 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,327
±$156 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Elmendorf and what county is it in?
Elmendorf is a city mostly in Bexar County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Wilson County, Texas. It covers 6.1 square miles of land, 303 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elmendorf is in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | 1,861 | 100.0% |
| Wilson County | 1 | 0.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elmendorf, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,111 people lived in Elmendorf on July 1, 2025, up 67.2% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,862 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,389 (±177).
| Measure | Elmendorf | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,389 ±177 | 2,067,341 | +554 |
| Households | 793 ±136 | 750,939 | +258 |
| Average household size | 3.01 ±0.40 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 826 ±142 | 820,780 | +254 |
Elmendorf's population since 2000
From 664 in 2000 to 3,111 in 2025: up 368.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elmendorf as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elmendorf?
The median resident of Elmendorf is 38.9 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 65.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.3%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elmendorf | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±6.7 | 34.8 | +9.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±5.9 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±3.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 54.6% ±3.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65.7% ±9.3 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.3% ±9.3 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3% ±3.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.5% ±7.9 pts | 37.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±3.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±4.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.4% ±5.9 pts | 16.0% | −10.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±6.1 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.5% ±3.5 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±4.6 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elmendorf earn?
Half of Elmendorf's 793 households earn less than $51,691 a year (±$8,427), against $72,341 in Bexar County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $60,382 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elmendorf | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,691 ±$8,427 | $72,341 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,033 ±$11,868 | $98,061 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,913 ±$4,262 | $36,702 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.7% ±12.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.7% ±21.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.4% ±8.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±3.9 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±5.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elmendorf?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Elmendorf's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 by its owner (±$39,379). The median renter pays $1,327 a month including utilities, and 69.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elmendorf | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,300 ±$39,379 | $262,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 ±$156 | $1,354 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 69.3% ±22.7 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,444 ±$236 | $1,923 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±8.7 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±8.7 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 826 ±142 | 820,780 | +254 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±30.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.5% ±10.1 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 42.6% ±9.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±5.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elmendorf building?
Builders took permits for 146 new housing units in Elmendorf in 2025 (146 in single-family houses), 46.9 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elmendorf work and get to work?
78.6% of Elmendorf's workers drive alone and 9.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes.
| Measure | Elmendorf | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.6% ±7.3 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.1% ±9.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±8.4 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±5.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.6% ±5.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min ±4.7 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elmendorf?
No census tract lies mostly in Elmendorf; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1418Bexar County | 5,125 | $61,389 |
| Tract 4.06Wilson County | 6,031 | $108,889 |
| Tract 2.01Wilson County | 2,622 | $87,321 |
| Tract 1419Bexar County | 5,713 | $75,332 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elmendorf) · Census block assignment files
How does Elmendorf compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elmendorf is the 6,221st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 488th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Elmendorf ranks 729th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 488th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 913th | 979 |
| Median household income | 729th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 879th | 978 |
| Median home value | 615th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 285th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 868th | 877 |
| Median age | 354th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 223rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 368th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 199th | 976 |
Elmendorf's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Elmendorf with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elmendorf?
16 of the 57 figures for Elmendorf on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elmendorf are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elmendorf.