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Eldora

Iowa · 3,038 residents · 4.281 sq mi
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Eldora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $35,000. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,038
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
710 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
38.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,011
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,170 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,567
−25%vs 2000
vs $15,459 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $385 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,857)
Black1.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3%(90)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(363)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,964)
Black1.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score7.5%(229)
Diversity Score
8
−37%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.1%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldora, Iowa?

Eldora, Iowa has about 3,038 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Eldora, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldora, Iowa earns about $23,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldora, Iowa expensive?

In Eldora, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Eldora, Iowa?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eldora, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldora, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Eldora, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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