City

Santa Elena, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Starr County  ·  Texas

👥163Population
💰$33,188Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
42%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty29.5% ▲ 195% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate36 (34.6%)
Some College21 (20.2%)
Associates9 (8.7%)
Bachelors7 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree31 (29.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
HS Grad34.6%
Some College20.2%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,188 ▼ 57% below avg
Total Housing Units214
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
28%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Santa Elena, TX

Santa Elena is a city in Texas, located in Starr County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 163 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Santa Elena is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,188 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Santa Elena is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (100%).

Santa Elena, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Santa Elena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78591 163 $33,188 0.0% 36.5% 87.3%