Little Elm Population 2026
Little Elm has a population of 38,341, making it the #1164 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 230× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,341
Rank in United States
#1164
Coordinates
33.16°N, 96.94°W
~166 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,895 km
1,177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Little Elm
- The Colony41,779 people · ~9 km away
- Frisco154,407 people · ~11 km away
- Lewisville104,039 people · ~14 km away
- Denton131,044 people · ~19 km away
- Flower Mound71,253 people · ~22 km away
- Celina64,427 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Little Elm?
Little Elm has a population of 38,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1164 biggest city in United States.
What state is Little Elm in?
Little Elm is located in Texas, United States.
Is Little Elm the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,895 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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