El Lago, Texas

El Lago is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,706 at the 2010 census.El Lago has particular historical significance as it sits on the site of one of the main hide-outs for the French pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte.GeographyEl Lago is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7sqmi, of which 0.6sqmi is land and 0.1sqmi, or 8.45%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,075 people, 1,303 households, and 870 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,709.3 people per square mile (1,826.6/km²). There were 1,409 housing units at an average density of 2,157.8/sq mi (837.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.50% White, 0.78% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.04% of the population.