Elbert, Texas

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Population in 2010: 30.
Population change since 2000: -46.4%
Males: (22.2%)
Females: 24  (77.8%)
Median resident age:

79.0 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip code: 76372

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-659,811,505 (it was $27,188 in 2000)
Elbert $-659,811,505
TX $72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,408 (it was $23,670 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-771,428,571 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Elbert $-771,428,571
TX $275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $158,642; detached houses: $157,695
March 2022 cost of living index in Elbert: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (55.5%), Dutch (22.2%), Irish (22.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1153 feet

Land area: 11.7 square miles.

Population density: 2.6 people per square mile   (very low).

Elbert, Texas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Elbert CDP:

0.9% ($290)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita Falls, TX (50.8 miles , pop. 104,197).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (102.7 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (131.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Megargel, TX (3.6 miles ),
Throckmorton, TX (3.6 miles ),
Olney, TX (3.8 miles ),
Newcastle, TX (3.9 miles ),
Woodson, TX (4.3 miles ),
Graham, TX (5.1 miles ),
Seymour, TX (5.2 miles ),
Jean-Loving, TX (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 33.28 N, Longitude: 98.99 W

Area code: 940

Distribution of median household income in Elbert, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elbert, TX in 2022

Elbert satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Texas:

3.5%

Average climate in Elbert, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Elbert-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the Elbert place center killed 2 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 25.1 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Elbert-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 501% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 104.5 miles away from Elbert center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 201.0 miles away from Elbert center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 247.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 330.6 miles away from Elbert center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 222.8 miles away from Elbert center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 225.1 miles away from Elbert center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Throckmorton County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Elbert:

  • THROCKMORTON COUNTY MEM HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; THROCKMORTON, TX)
  • THROCKMORTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; THROCKMORTON, TX)
  • THROCKMORTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; THROCKMORTON, TX)
  • THROCKMORTON NURSING CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; THROCKMORTON, TX)
  • TLC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; THROCKMORTON, TX)
  • SEVEN OAKS NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OLNEY, TX)
  • OLNEY HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; OLNEY, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elbert:

  • Midwestern State University (about 50 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,901)
  • Cisco College (about 61 miles; Cisco, TX; FT enrollment: 2,687)
  • Vernon College (about 65 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Abilene Christian University (about 70 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 4,025)
  • Weatherford College (about 79 miles; Weatherford, TX; FT enrollment: 4,080)
  • Tarleton State University (about 86 miles; Stephenville, TX; FT enrollment: 8,882)
  • Cameron University (about 98 miles; Lawton, OK; FT enrollment: 4,695)

Points of interest:

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Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.6%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Elbert:

Marital status in Elbert, TX
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 54.8%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Elbert:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elbert, TX (based on Throckmorton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,2406
Mainline Protestant3874
Other1-
Catholic--
None13-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Throckmorton County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Throckmorton County:

18.00 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.5%
Texas:

26.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Elbert:

  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSEY (1230 AM; 1 kW; SEYMOUR, TX; Owner: MARK V. AULABAUGH)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elbert:

  • KWKQ (94.7 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KSEY-FM (94.3 FM; SEYMOUR, TX; Owner: MARK V. AULABAUGH)
  • K220EZ (91.9 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 61.0mTotal length
  • $104,000Total costs
  • 2,737Total average daily traffic
  • 396Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,030Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elbert, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elbert, TX

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 3 Mi S On Fm Rd 578 (Lat: 33.286222 Lon: -98.950333), Call Sign: KNCZ763, Licensee ID: L00094039,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.565 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/1997, Expiration Date: 03/20/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/26/2002, Registrant: R T And Nita Wells Farm & Ranch, Rt 1 Box 63, Newcastle, TX 76372, Phone: (817) 862-5537


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elbert, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Elbert compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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