Elsa SnackAbility
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Crime in Elsa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elsa. Key points include:
There were 189 total crimes in Elsa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elsa is 3,314.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elsa is 298.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elsa is 3,016.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elsa is 56.41% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Elsa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elsa / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 189 | 3,314.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 298.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 263.1 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 172 | 3,016.5 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 491.1 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 142 | 2,490.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 35.1 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elsa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elsa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elsa is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elsa is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Elsa is $139,852.
The median income in Elsa is $42,439.
Elsa's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elsa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elsa | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 40 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elsa, TX Weather
The average high in Elsa is 84.9° and the average low is 63.9°.
There are 38.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 22.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elsa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 63.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 22.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elsa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elsa
The current population in Elsa is 5,697. The population has increased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,697 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,688 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 5,721 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,783 | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 7,181 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,225 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 7,142 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,135 | 9.1% |
| 2016 | 6,542 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 6,444 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 6,232 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 6,042 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 5,853 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 5,689 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 5,639 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elsa
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Elsa is:
1.7% White with 95 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.0% Two Or More with 0 Two Or More residents.
98.3% Hispanic with 5,602 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elsa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.7% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 98.3% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elsa
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Elsa is 49.9% female with 2,843 female residents.
Elsa is 50.1% male with 2,853 male residents.
| Gender | Elsa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elsa for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Elsa completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Elsa completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Elsa completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Elsa completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Elsa completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Elsa completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Elsa completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Elsa completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Elsa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elsa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elsa, Texas
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9.3% of households in Elsa earn Less than $10,000.
9.5% of households in Elsa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.5% of households in Elsa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.9% of households in Elsa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.1% of households in Elsa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.9% of households in Elsa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Elsa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Elsa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Elsa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.0% of households in Elsa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elsa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.9% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
