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Ellinger, TX
City in Fayette County, Texas.
Population
253
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
557
ZIP codes
0
Ellinger and its ZIP codes
Ellinger at a glance
- Ellinger is about 4.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Ellinger, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Ellinger.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,472
9,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,486 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ellinger, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
171
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 40°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ellinger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FayettevilleCity | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| WeimarCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| La GrangeCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| ColumbusCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| IndustryCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Round TopTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| SchulenburgCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| PlumCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| CarmineCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Rock IslandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.3 |
| BurtonCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| FlatoniaTown | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| GiddingsCity | 27 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellinger, TX in?
- Ellinger is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What is the population of Ellinger, TX?
- About 253 people live in Ellinger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellinger?
- Nearby places include Fayetteville (5 mi), Weimar (10 mi), La Grange (12 mi), Glidden (12 mi), Columbus (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023