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Elberon

Iowa · 196 residents · 0.655 sq mi
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Elberon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−20%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+30%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1191581982372761990201020202024Elberon
2024143
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,194
+78%since 2000
from $12,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+31%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(26)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(15)
Diversity Score
7
−31%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberon, Iowa?

Elberon, Iowa has about 196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberon, Iowa?

The typical household in Elberon, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elberon, Iowa expensive?

In Elberon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,400.

How educated are people in Elberon, Iowa?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elberon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elberon, Iowa?

About 10.4% of people in Elberon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elberon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Elberon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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