Ellinger, Texas
City · Population 296 · #1090 in Texas
About Ellinger
Set in the central part of Texas, Ellinger is a tiny community counting 296 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ellinger is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 658 residents per square mile.
📰 Ellinger News Today
- Baca St. Onge Obituary | Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations | Ellinger, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- EPA will reconsider Texas power plant plan denied under Biden E&E News by POLITICO · May 27
- Rachelle Madden Obituary | Henneke Funeral Home | Columbus, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Bernetta Ann Cook Obituary (2026) - Ellinger, TX - Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations - La Grange Legacy obituary · Jun 16
- Applications for the Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy Now Open - Texas AFL-CIO Texas AFL-CIO · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ellinger Unique
- The only place in America named Ellinger — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ellinger
- Holman Valley Steakhouse — steak house
- Peter's BBQ — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)296
Rank in state#1090 of 1,224
Land area0.45 sq mi
Density658/sq mi
Coordinates29.8375, -96.7050