El Lago

City in Harris County, Texas

Aerial view of El Lago, Texas
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El Lago is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 3,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taylor Lake Village, 0.6 miles W.

About El Lago

El Lago is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,090 at the 2020 census.

El Lago has particular historical significance, as it sits on the site of one of the main hide-outs for the French pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte.

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Living in El Lago

Median household income
$95,625
Median home value
$320,900
Median rent
$1,374/mo
Median age
43.9
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El Lago, TX population

El Lago had 3,090 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,090
Density4,798 per sq mi (1,853 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

El Lago at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHarris County
TypeCity
Population3,090 (2020)
Land area0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates29.5715° N, 95.0452° W
ZIP code77586
Official websiteellago-tx.com
Census code (GEOID)4823164

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about El Lago

What county is El Lago in?

El Lago is in Harris County, Texas.

What is the population of El Lago, TX?

3,090 people lived in El Lago at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of El Lago, TX?

The ZIP code of El Lago is 77586.

What is the elevation of El Lago?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near El Lago?

Taylor Lake Village (0.6 mi), Clear Lake Shores (2.0 mi), Kemah (3.1 mi), Nassau Bay (3.1 mi), Seabrook (3.5 mi).

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