Elsa, Texas
City · Population 5,750 · #352 in Texas
About Elsa
Set in the southern part of Texas, Elsa is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,750.
Elsa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,751 residents per square mile.
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Elsa Unique
- The only place in America named Elsa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,750.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elsa
- Mario Leal Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elsa
- CARLOS TRUAN J H
- EDCOUCH-ELSA H S
- EDCOUCH-ELSA H S ACADEMY
- IDEA ELSA ACADEMY
- IDEA ELSA COLLEGE PREPARATORY
- KENNEDY EL
- L B J EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,750
Rank in state#352 of 1,224
Land area2.09 sq mi
Density2,751/sq mi
Coordinates26.2978, -97.9936
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now66°F
ConditionsPartly Cloudy
Wind10 mph
Source: National Weather Service