El Lago
City in Harris County, Texas

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.
- 3,090residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 4,798 / sq mipopulation density
- 77586ZIP code
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 had 3,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,798 per sq mi (1,853 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Lago at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5715° N, 95.0452° W |
| ZIP code | 77586 |
| Official website | ellago-tx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4823164 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Lago
- Taylor Lake Village0.6 mi W
- Clear Lake Shores2.0 mi SE
- Kemah3.1 mi SE
- Nassau Bay3.1 mi SW
- Seabrook3.5 mi NE
- Shoreacres3.8 mi NE
- Webster5.1 mi SW
- Bacliff5.5 mi SE
- La Porte6.6 mi N
- League City6.8 mi SW
- Morgan's Point7.5 mi N
- Dickinson8.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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