Census ACS · #698 μSA
El Campo Metro Area
The El Campo, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 41,651 residents. The median household income is $66,100 and the median home value is $182,700.
41,651
Population
38
People / sq mi
$66,100
Median Income
$182,700
Median Home Value
The El Campo CBSA covers 1,086 sq mi of land at 38.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
Economy & Income
$66,100
Median Household Income
$32,579
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$182,700
Median Home Value
$986
Median Rent
70.6%
Homeownership
Education
83.9%
High School+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.6%
Work From Home
25.3 min
Avg Commute
9.6%
Foreign Born
El Campo spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The El Campo, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 41,651 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #698 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the El Campo metro area is $66,100, with a per capita income of $32,579.
The El Campo, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the El Campo, Tx CBSA (20900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
El Campo stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 38 people per square mile. With 41,651 residents, El Campo is a metro area in TX.
The typical household here earns about $66,100, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $182,700, with typical rent around $986.
College attainment is 19.2%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.