Elm Creek, TX Demographics

A map of Elm Creek's Population by Race

Elm Creek, Texas has an estimated population of 3,680, a large increase from the 2,884 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.8% Hispanic, 0.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elm Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elm Creek has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elm Creek, that probability was 3.1% in 2020 and 0.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elm Creek is ranked the 513th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elm Creek was ranked the 582nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elm Creek's White Population

9 residents of Elm Creek, or 0.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elm Creek is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Elm Creek ranks 1744th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elm Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. White residents' share of Elm Creek's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Elm Creek is more White than neighboring Siesta Acres (0% White), Fabrica (0% White), and Radar Base (0% White). Elm Creek is less White than neighboring Seco Mines (24.2% White), and Eagle Pass (4.4% White).

Elm Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Elm Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elm Creek is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Elm Creek ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elm Creek's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elm Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elm Creek is less Black than neighboring Eagle Pass (0.2% Black).

Elm Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Elm Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elm Creek is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Elm Creek ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elm Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elm Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elm Creek is less Asian than neighboring Eagle Pass (0.4% Asian).

Elm Creek's Hispanic Population

3,671 residents of Elm Creek, or 99.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elm Creek is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elm Creek ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elm Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elm Creek's population has increased from 98.4% to 99.8%.

Elm Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Seco Mines (75.8% Hispanic), Eagle Pass (94.2% Hispanic), and Radar Base (0% Hispanic). Elm Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Siesta Acres (100% Hispanic), and Fabrica (100% Hispanic).

Elm Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elm Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elm Creek is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elm Creek ranks 1394th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elm Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elm Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elm Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle Pass (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elm Creek's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elm Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elm Creek is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elm Creek ranks 1696th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elm Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elm Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elm Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Pass (0.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.