Little Elm
City in Denton County, Texas

Little Elm is a city in Denton County, Texas, with 46,453 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paloma Creek South, 1.4 miles NW.
- 46,453residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 18.5 sq miland area · 48.0 km²
- 2,506 / sq mipopulation density
- 75068ZIP code
About Little Elm
Little Elm is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States, and a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is an extended suburb of Denton; its population was 46,453 as of the 2020 census. In 2000, the census population was at 3,646. By the 2010 census, the city total had jumped to 25,898, making Little Elm one of the fastest-growing municipalities by percentage in Texas since 2000. The July 1, 2022 census estimates Little Elm's population as 55,357.
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Living in Little Elm
- Median household income
- $119,219
- Median home value
- $420,700
- Median rent
- $1,953/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Little Elm had 46,453 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46,453 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,506 per sq mi (968 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Little Elm at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Denton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 46,453 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.53 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Water area | 4.12 sq mi (10.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1926° N, 96.9199° W |
| ZIP code | 75068 |
| Official website | littleelm.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4843012 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Little Elm
- Paloma Creek South1.4 mi NW
- Savannah2.4 mi N
- Paloma Creek2.5 mi NW
- Hackberry2.9 mi S
- Providence Village3.7 mi NW
- Oak Point4.2 mi W
- Cross Roads4.8 mi NW
- Lakewood Village5.3 mi SW
- Frisco6.2 mi SE
- Krugerville7.1 mi NW
- The Colony7.2 mi S
- Prosper7.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Little Elm
What county is Little Elm in?
Little Elm is in Denton County, Texas.
What is the population of Little Elm, TX?
46,453 people lived in Little Elm at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Little Elm, TX?
The ZIP code of Little Elm is 75068.
What is the elevation of Little Elm?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Little Elm?
Paloma Creek South (1.4 mi), Savannah (2.4 mi), Paloma Creek (2.5 mi), Hackberry (2.9 mi), Providence Village (3.7 mi).
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