To say that the population of Little Elm has changed in recent years is, at the very least, a terrific understatement.

Although the Town’s growth has begun to stabilize, the population within the town limits of Little Elm now sits at an estimated 43,037 people with an estimated average household income of $98,265.

Population by Race

White Alone 64.7 %
Black Alone 16.8 %
Other Races 8.9 %
Asian Alone 4.9 %
Hispanic Origin (Any Race)** 24.6 %

** Defined by self-identification, Hispanic origin refers to ethnicity, not race. Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

Population by Age

(ages 0-4) 9.5 %
(ages 5-9) 9.7 %
(ages 10-14) 9.1 %
(ages 15-19) 6.9 %
(ages 20-24) 5.4 %
(ages 25-34) 14.7 %
(ages 35-44) 18.6 %
(ages 45-54) 13.1 %
(ages 55-64) 7.2 %
(ages 65-74) 4.1 %
(ages 75-84) 1 .4 %
(ages 85+) 0 .3 %

Population by Educational Attainment

Education Level Percent of Population
Less than 9th Grade 3.8%
9th – 12th Grade, No Diploma 3.7%
High School Graduate 16.9%
GED/Alternative Credential 2.5%
Some College, No Degree 25.1%
Associate Degree 8.4%
Bachelor’s Degree 28.2%
Graduate/Professional Degree 11.5%
Population by Educational Attainment