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Eldon

Iowa · 776 residents (2025 est.) · 1.094 sq mi
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Eldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 272 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,600. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
726
−27%since 2000
from 998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
664 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:776 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6817929041K1K1990201020202024Eldon
2024726
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,950 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,156
+74%since 2000
from $14,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+3%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+10%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(34)
Diversity Score24.4%(177)
Diversity Score
24
+551%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Iowa?

Eldon, Iowa has about 726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldon, Iowa earns about $47,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldon, Iowa expensive?

In Eldon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Iowa?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eldon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldon, Iowa?

About 20.9% of people in Eldon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 364 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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