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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

Total population
998
−8%since 1990
from 1,090 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6817929041K1K1990201020202024Eldon
2024726
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(64)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(74)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(77)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.7%(57)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244%(40)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(132)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.1%(141)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.5%(125)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.7%(117)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.1%(81)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.9%(69)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.1%(21)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$31,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
18.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eldon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,087)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(24)
Ancestry
German14%(102)
English13.6%(99)
Irish11.2%(81)
American6.3%(46)
Scotch-Irish4.1%(30)
Swedish3.3%(24)
Dutch2.5%(18)
Scottish2.3%(17)
Norwegian1.8%(13)
French1.7%(12)
Italian0.6%(4)
Welsh0.6%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.3%(2)
Polish0.3%(2)
British0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.6%(68)
Married61.6%(225)
Widowed4.1%(15)
Divorced15.6%(57)
Women 15+
Never married11.7%(49)
Married56.1%(235)
Widowed15.5%(65)
Divorced16.7%(70)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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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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