Elmendorf, Texas facts for kids
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Elmendorf, Texas
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Location of Elmendorf, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.17 sq mi (15.98 km2) |
| • Land | 6.14 sq mi (15.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
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| • Total | 1,862 |
| • Density | 350.16/sq mi (135.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78112
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| Area code(s) | 210, 726 |
| FIPS code | 48-23272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410432 |
Elmendorf is a small city located in Bexar County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger San Antonio—New Braunfels metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,862 people lived there.
The city was started in 1885. It was named after Henry Elmendorf, who used to be the mayor of San Antonio. He was a German-Texan. For many years, a company called Star Clay Products was the biggest employer in Elmendorf.
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Exploring Elmendorf's Location
Elmendorf is found in the southeastern part of Bexar County. It is about 17 miles (27 km) southeast of downtown San Antonio. The city is located where Farm to Market Road 327 meets the Southern Pacific Railroad. A small part of Elmendorf also stretches into Wilson County to the southeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Elmendorf covers a total area of about 6.17 square miles (15.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), being water.
Understanding Elmendorf's Population
The number of people living in Elmendorf has grown over the years.
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In 2020, there were 1,862 people living in Elmendorf. There were 451 households and 374 families in the city.
Elmendorf's Diverse Community (2020)
The city of Elmendorf has a mix of different backgrounds. Here is a look at the racial makeup of the city in 2020:
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| White (NH) | 546 | 29.32% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9 | 0.48% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 14 | 0.75% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 52 | 2.79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,230 | 66.06% |
| Total | 1,862 |
Life in Elmendorf (2000)
Back in 2000, there were 664 people living in Elmendorf. The city had 226 households and 162 families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.93. For families, the average was 3.56 people.
About 36.3% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (51.3%) were married couples. About 24.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The median age in the city was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older. About 30.7% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $26,500. For a family, it was $36,875. The average income per person in the city was $12,316. About 30.2% of all people in Elmendorf lived below the poverty line. This included 39.6% of children under 18.
Education in Elmendorf
Students in Elmendorf attend schools within the East Central Independent School District. The public high school for students in Elmendorf is East Central High School.
See also
In Spanish: Elmendorf (Texas) para niños
