Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm: A city in Denton County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Little Elm is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Little Elm Nature Center and the Little Elm Historical Society.
About
Little Elm is a city located in the county of Limestone in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,898 and a population density of 468 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 56,625 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Little Elm
| Population : | 56,625 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Limestone County |
| Postal code : | 75068 |
| Area : | 55.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 545 feet / 166 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:19:20 (23rd May 2025) |
| Density : | 1,022 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 54.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Little Elm is located at 31°26'21"N 96°42'26"W (31.4390600, -96.7072100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Little Elm
Demographics
The population of Little Elm increased by 54.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,898 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,709 | 6.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,023 | 4.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,916 | 11.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,493 | 7.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,438 | 7.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,661 | 9.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,988 | 7.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,644 | 7.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,126 | 6.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 56,625 | 6.18% | estimation process |
People born in Little Elm (2)
People born in Little Elm, including mathematician Samuel S. Wilks, association football player Weston McKennie, .
List
Schools in Little Elm
College & universities near Little Elm, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223232 | Baylor University | Waco (TX) | 76798 |
| 487320 | Texas State Technical College | Waco (TX) | 76705 |
| 226578 | McLennan Community College | Waco (TX) | 76708 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Little Elm, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
Post offices near Little Elm
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Post Office | Thornton (TX) | 76687 |
| K Post Office | Kosse (TX) | 76653 |
| Mar Post Office | Mart (TX) | 76664 |
| Groesbeck Post Office | Groesbeck (TX) | 76642 |
| Riesel Post Office | Riesel (TX) | 76682 |
Other cities in Limestone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Limestone County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 66,838 | The most populous city in Victoria County, Texas. |
| Mexia | 7,287 | City in Limestone County, Texas, United States |
| Center | 5,043 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
| Groesbeck | 4,173 | City in Texas, United States |
| Coolidge | 950 | Town of the United States |
| Thornton | 524 | Town in Limestone County, Texas |
| Kosse | 463 | Town of the United States |
| Tehuacana | 277 | Ghost town |
Distance to Other Cities
Little Elm distances to largest Texas cities
