El Campo, Texas
El Campo: city in Texas, United States
About
El Campo is a city located in the county of Wharton in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,602 and a population density of 518 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,502 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about El Campo
| Population | 11,502 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Wharton County |
| Postal code | 77437 |
| Phone Area Codes | 979 |
| Area | 22.41 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.1966,-96.2697 |
| Altitude | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:33:28 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 513 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
El Campo is located at 29°11'48"N 96°16'11"W (29.1966400, -96.2696900).
El Campo map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of El Campo
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of El Campo decreased by 0.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,711 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,607 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,559 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,626 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,654 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,693 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,718 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,575 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,539 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,502 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in El Campo
1El Campo Utility Billing
315 E Jackson St, El Campo, TX 77437 View details
Phone: +19795415000 | Website available
2City of El Campo
315 E. Jackson, El Campo, TX 77437 View details
Phone: +19795415000 | Website available
People born in El Campo (15)
People born in El Campo, including R&B pianist and singer Little Willie Littlefield, football player Bill Wallace, pastor and Christian writer Chuck Swindoll, .
More notable people
- Denice Denton (American academic administrator) she was born in 27/08/1959
- George Gerberman (American baseball player) he was born in 08/03/1942
- Jeff Chance (American musician) he was born in 13/12/1954
- Leo Presley (American football player (1922-1975)) he was born in 16/03/1922
- Vic Vasicek (American football player (1926-2003)) he was born in 05/05/1926
- Kelly Thiebaud (American actress) she was born in 01/08/1985
- Rosalyn Baker (American politician) she was born in 20/09/1946
- Jay Little (American author) he was born in 30/08/1911
- Joey Hunt (American football center) he was born in 22/02/1994
- Emma Pérez she was born in 25/10/1954
- Dobie Craig (American-football player (1938-2018)) he was born in 14/02/1938
- Horace Perkins (American football defensive back) he was born in 15/03/1954
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Campo, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229841 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton (TX) | 77488 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Campo, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to El Campo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Cam Post Office | El Campo (TX) | 77437 |
Other cities in Wharton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wharton County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 8,615 | City in Texas, USA |
| East Bernard | 2,340 | City in Wharton County, Texas, United States |
| Louise | 995 | This small community in Wharton County, Texas, is situated on the Gulf Coastal Plain, an area characterized by its flat terrain and fertile soils. |
Distance to Other Cities
El Campo distances to largest Texas cities