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Elmo, TX
Census-designated place in Kaufman County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75161.
Population
1,379
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
345
ZIP codes
1
Elmo and its ZIP codes
Elmo at a glance
- Elmo is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,200 (30% below Texas).
Local data for Elmo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elmo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
0.5%
Median home value
$199,200
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
39.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (332), German Americans (255), Irish Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Elmo.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
45,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$863M
FY 2026, $5,938 per person
PPP loans
$2.9M
120 loans, 296 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elmo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elmo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elmo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Elmo
1 in or overlapping Elmo. Population shown
Cities near Elmo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TerrellCity | 7.8 mi | 33.2 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 8.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Wills PointCity | 9 mi | 3.7 |
| PoetryTown | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Hawk CoveCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| QuinlanCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| KaufmanCity | 14 mi | 9.7 |
| TaltyTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| West TawakoniCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Union ValleyCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Myrtle SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| McLendon-ChisholmCity | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| EdgewoodTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak GroveTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| ForneyCity | 17 mi | 15.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elmo, TX in?
- Elmo is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Elmo, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elmo include 75161.
- What is the population of Elmo, TX?
- About 1,379 people live in Elmo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elmo?
- Nearby places include Terrell (7.8 mi), Oak Ridge (8.1 mi), Wills Point (9 mi), Poetry (9.4 mi), Post Oak Bend (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023