Editing Elbert, Texas

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| official_name      = Elbert, Texas
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Throckmorton County, Texas|Throckmorton]]
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'''Elbert''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Throckmorton County, Texas|Throckmorton County]], [[Texas]], United States. On State Highway 79 and Farm Road 1711 in eastern Throckmorton County, Elbert was established in the late 19th century as a ranching supply community to meet the needs of ranchers based to the north along the Brazos River. By 1904, Elbert had a post office, and by 1915, it had 30 residents and a gin operated by W. F. Parsley. From 1940 until 1990, Elbert reported a population of 150. Without a railroad, the town never experienced significant growth. In 2000, the population was 56, and in the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]] the population was 29. Elbert continues to serve the same community today, featuring a farm supply store, an animal feed store, a gas station, an antique store, a church, and a cemetery.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]] in 2000, the CDP has a total area of 11.7&nbsp;square miles (30.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all  land. Prior to the 2010 census, the CDP lost area, reducing it to a total area of {{convert|6.0|sqmi|km2}}, all land.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-45.pdf|title=Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Texas: 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maptechnica.com/city-map/Elbert/TX/4822840|title=Elbert, Texas :: Boundary Map of Elbert, Texas|publisher=|access-date=2016-12-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230160321/https://www.maptechnica.com/city-map/Elbert/TX/4822840|archive-date=2016-12-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 2000 = 56
| 2010 = 30
| 2020 = 29
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census by Decade|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br> 1850–1900<ref name=1900CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1900/bulletins/demographic/49-population-tx.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1910<ref name=1910CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-tx-p1.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><br> 1920<ref name=1920CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1920/bulletins/demographics/population-tx-number-of-inhabitants.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1930<ref name=1930CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1930/population-volume-1/03815512v1ch10.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1940<ref name=1940CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch09.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><br>
1950<ref name=1950CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-1/vol-01-46.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1960<ref name=1960CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/33255142v1p45ch02.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1970<ref name=1970CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/00496492v1p45s1ch02.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><br> 1980<ref name=1980CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1980/volume-1/texas/1980a_txab-01.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1990<ref name=1990CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1990/cph-2/cph-2-45.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 2000<ref name=2000CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-45.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><br> 2010<ref name=2010CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-45.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 
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===2010 census===

As of the census of 2010, there were 30 people, a decrease of 46.43% since 2000 (26 people). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.67% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (29 people) and 3.33% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] (1 person). The CDP did not have any people from [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.

===2000 census===

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 56 people, 24 households, and 16 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 4.8 people per square mile (1.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq&nbsp;mi (1.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.86% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.36% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.79% from two or more races.

There were 24 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $33,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $23,670. There were no families and 2.9% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Elbert has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594762&cityname=Elbert,+Texas,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Elbert, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase|access-date=2016-10-09}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Throckmorton County, Texas}}

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Throckmorton County, Texas]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Texas]]