Welcome to Elmendorf ...
The city of Elmendorf is located on the South Texas Plains.
Elmendorf is located in Bexar County<1>.
The community of Elmendorf was established in 1885.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Elmendorf has a population of 2,127 people<2> (see below for details).
Elmendorf is 490 feet [149 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Elmendorf lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Elmendorf: (210)
The ZIP code for Elmendorf: 78112<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Elmendorf had an population of 2,127 people. This is an increase of 42.94% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 220.33% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Elmendorf had a population of 1,488 people. This makes Elmendorf the county's 20th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,488 people, the population of Elmendorf increased 124.1% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 664 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Elmendorf.
Communities Also Named Elmendorf ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Elmendorf - they are located in Kentucky and New Mexico.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Elmendorf.
Communities near Elmendorf ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Elmendorf.
- San Antonio
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Antonio
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,567,118 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for San Antonio <5>
- Converse
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Converse have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Converse
- Converse is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,814 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Converse <5>
- Kirby
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirby have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby
- Kirby is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,719 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirby <5>
- Alamo Heights
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alamo Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alamo Heights
- Alamo Heights is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,668 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alamo Heights <5>
- Floresville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floresville
- Floresville is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,144 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Floresville <5>
- Windcrest
(18 miles [29 km] to the north) - Terrell Hills
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrell Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrell Hills
- Terrell Hills is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,451 people
- Sandy Oaks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Oaks
- Sandy Oaks is located in Bexar County
- Saint Hedwig
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Hedwig have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Hedwig
- Saint Hedwig is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,529 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Hedwig <5>
- Olmos Park
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olmos Park have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olmos Park
- Olmos Park is located in Bexar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,461 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Elmendorf. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Elmendorf.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Elmendorf. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Elmendorf.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Elmendorf. See our Newspapers Page for Elmendorf.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elmendorf ...
Looking for more information about Elmendorf? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Elmendorf, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elmendorf.
Adding Elmendorf to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Elmendorf in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Elmendorf was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911).
We also found Elmendorf in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Elmendorf post office opened in 1886.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Elmendorf.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Elmendorf. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Bexar County: www.co.bexar.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Bexar, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Elmendorf. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Elmendorf - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Elmendorf). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Elmendorf or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |