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Eldon

Iowa · 783 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 $37,019. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 215 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
783
−22%since 2000
from 998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6817929041K1K1990201020202024Eldon
2024726
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,019
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,490
+41%since 2000
from $14,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+26%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(722)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(12)
Diversity Score11.4%(89)
Diversity Score
11
+204%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Iowa?

Eldon, Iowa has about 783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldon, Iowa earns about $37,019 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 $53,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Iowa?

About 5.8% 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 23.9% 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 307 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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