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Eldon

Iowa · 998 residents · 1.094 sq mi
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Eldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,950. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

998
−8%since 1990
from 1,090 in 1990
1990 – 2025
912 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 996 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6817929041K1K1990201020202024Eldon
2024726
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,950
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,128 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,495
+62%since 1990
from $8,933 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
18.3% rent
1.2
+32%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,087)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(37)
4
+84%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Iowa?

Eldon, Iowa has about 998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldon, Iowa earns about $26,950 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 $31,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Iowa?

About 5.6% 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 15.5% 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 92 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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