Morning Glory, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 431, Morning Glory's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Morning Glory is a small community located in Texas, within El Paso County. The total population is 431. It ranks as the 1321st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morning Glory is 39.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morning Glory is $60,114. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.0%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Morning Glory, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $160,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Morning Glory is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morning Glory is Hispanic or Latino, making up 76.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.4% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (76.6% vs 39.7%).

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 41.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morning Glory, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.