Elsa, TX Demographics

A map of Elsa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,602	5,473	98.3%	96.6%
White	95	128	1.7%	2.3%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	0.3%
Multiracial	0	37	0.0%	0.7%

Elsa, Texas has an estimated population of 5,697, a less than 1% change from the 5,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.3% Hispanic, 1.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elsa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elsa 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 Elsa, that probability was 6.7% in 2020 and 3.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elsa is ranked the 399th 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). Elsa was ranked the 374th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elsa's White Population

95 residents of Elsa, or 1.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elsa is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Elsa ranks 1680th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsa's White population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. White residents' share of Elsa's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%.

Elsa is more White than neighboring Edcouch (1.6% White), La Villa (0.4% White), and Olivarez (0.6% White). Elsa is less White than neighboring La Blanca (4.4% White), and San Carlos (2.6% White).

Elsa's Black Population

0 residents of Elsa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elsa is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Elsa ranks 1436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Elsa's Asian Population

0 residents of Elsa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elsa is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Elsa ranks 1217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Elsa's Hispanic Population

5,602 residents of Elsa, or 98.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elsa is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elsa ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Elsa's population has increased from 96.6% to 98.3%.

Elsa is more Hispanic than neighboring La Blanca (95.6% Hispanic), and San Carlos (97.4% Hispanic). Elsa is less Hispanic than neighboring Edcouch (98.4% Hispanic), La Villa (98.9% Hispanic), and Olivarez (99.4% Hispanic).

Elsa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elsa, 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 Elsa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elsa ranks 1313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Elsa is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Villa (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elsa's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elsa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elsa is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elsa ranks 1524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elsa's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

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.