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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

San Elizario, TX

CSAEl Paso-Las Cruces MSAEl Paso#4/8 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,116population

31.1median age

This community is a community of 10,116 with a median age of 31.1. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (97.7%) with a significant White community (2.3%). Median household income is $49,977. 61.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68%, with a median home value of $110,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

97.7%9,882

White

2.3%229

Black

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%490

High School Diploma

23.9%1,393

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%388

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%496

Associate's Degree

8.4%490

Bachelor's Degree

3.8%224

Master's Degree

1.3%76

Professional Degree

0.5%30

HS or Higher

61.6%

BA or Higher

5.7%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

$110,400median home value

$917median rent

68%homeownership

3,239total units

9.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68%

Renter 32%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%156

$50K–$100K

35.3%705

$100K–$150K

24.4%487

$150K–$200K

19.5%389

$200K–$300K

7.9%157

$300K–$500K

4%80

$500K–$1M

1.3%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

400

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%30

2010–2019

24.5%795

2000–2009

27.4%887

1990–1999

22.1%715

1980–1989

14.5%469

1970–1979

5.6%183

1960–1969

0.6%20

1950–1959

2.4%78

1940–1949

1.2%39

1939 or earlier

0.7%23

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.9%2,145

Electricity

19%558

Bottled/LP Gas

5.1%150

No Fuel

2.3%69

Fuel Oil

0.6%19

Household Economyi

$49,977median household income

$16,764per capita income

25.9%poverty rate

3.4%unemployment

4,426labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%274

$10K–$15K

4.9%144

$15K–$20K

6.5%191

$20K–$25K

4.1%122

$25K–$30K

6.2%182

$30K–$35K

3.9%115

$35K–$40K

2.6%75

$40K–$45K

9.8%289

$45K–$50K

2.7%79

$50K–$60K

15.2%447

$60K–$75K

8.9%262

$75K–$100K

10.7%315

$100K–$125K

4.3%127

$125K–$150K

5.2%153

$150K–$200K

4.6%134

$200K+

1.1%32

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$457/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes71% occupied$457/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,977/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

30%

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,98729.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,928

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,145

Avg. Commutei

34.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,256

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(0.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

69.7%Insured

30.3%Uninsured