Elsa, Texas
Elsa: City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
About
Elsa is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,660 and a population density of 1,448 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,120 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elsa
| Population : | 7,120 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hidalgo County |
| Postal code : | 78543 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 3.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:57:22 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,821 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elsa is located at 26°17'36"N 97°59'35"W (26.2934000, -97.9930600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Elsa
Demographics
The population of Elsa increased by 20.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,739 | 16.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,964 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,242 | 3.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,264 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,267 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,253 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,216 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,193 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,174 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,120 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Elsa (1)
American musician Esteban Jordan was born in Elsa
Schools in Elsa
College & universities near Elsa, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228200 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco | Weslaco (TX) | 78599 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elsa, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
Other cities in Hidalgo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 143,751 | The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Edinburg | 102,374 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Mission | 84,496 | A city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Pharr | 79,513 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Weslaco | 43,273 | The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| San Juan | 37,034 | In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city. |
| Alamo | 20,556 | Town in southern Texas, United States |
| Alton | 18,785 | City in Texas |
| Mercedes | 16,598 | City in Texas, USA |
| Donna | 16,316 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Hidalgo | 14,305 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| La Homa | 11,985 | Census designated place |
| Mila Doce | 6,222 | Census designated place |
| Progreso | 5,979 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas |
| Palmview | 5,839 | City in Texas |
| Palmview South | 5,575 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Elsa distances to largest Texas cities
