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Elmo, Texas

Census designated place in Kaufman County, Texas · ZIP 75161

  • Kaufman County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 1,377 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 480Households
  • $36,923Median household income
  • $173,000Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020+4.6%
7607808008202010: 76820102020: 8032020768803
Population of Elmo at each census
CensusPopulation
2010768
2020803

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Elmo
Under $50k63.3%
$50k to $100k17.3%
$100k to $150k4.8%
$150k to $200k10.2%
$200k and over4.4%

Median household income $36,923 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Elmo
Owner occupied
299 units
Renter occupied
181 units
Vacancy rate
3.8%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Elmo compared with its county and state
Elmo compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureElmoKaufman CountyTexas
Population1,377160,71829,640,343
Median household income$36,923$88,606$76,292
Median age46.234.235.5
Median home value$173,000$290,800$260,400
Bachelor’s degree or higher7.5%25.3%33.1%
Foreign-born residents4.2%10.8%17.2%
Owner-occupied homes62.3%78.6%62.6%
Mean commute to work37.6 minutes35.4 minutes26.7 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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