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.

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Location of Elsa on Texas map.

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 : 05:48:56 (29th March 2024)
Density : 1,821 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 20.51% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Elsa is located at 26°17'36"N 97°59'35"W (26.2934000, -97.9930600).

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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

Elsa zip code is 78543. County name: Hidalgo, County fips: 48215

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

Post offices near Elsa

Post Office Name City ZIP
Elsa Post Office Elsa (TX) 78543

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