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Eldridge

Iowa · 6,954 residents (2025 est.) · 9.758 sq mi
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#57Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.3%#141Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.0%
The short version

Eldridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,316. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $350,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,818
+64%since 2000
from 4,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
+44%since 2009
from 486 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+23%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,954 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Eldridge
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(256)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.5%(577)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(671)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(625)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.4%(94)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.2%(357)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.2%(1,102)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.2%(1,104)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(771)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(722)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(393)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(146)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,316
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,194
+147%since 2000
from $21,514 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−8%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+26%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,045)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(67)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,071)
Black0.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(461)
Asian1.4%(96)
Other1.8%(126)
Diversity Score
25
+91%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.8%(461)
Asian origin
Burmese0.9%(64)
Korean0.3%(18)
Chinese0.2%(14)
Ancestry
German47.3%(3,228)
English16.5%(1,122)
Irish16.3%(1,109)
Dutch5.6%(383)
American5.3%(360)
Swedish2.4%(164)
Scottish2.1%(141)
Norwegian1.9%(128)
Belgian1.6%(108)
Italian1.3%(89)
Polish1.3%(87)
Croatian0.8%(57)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.5%(36)
Danish0.5%(33)
Welsh0.2%(15)
British0.2%(13)
Czech0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.6%(454)
Married65.7%(1,693)
Widowed0.7%(19)
Divorced15.9%(409)
Women 15+
Never married17.5%(479)
Married57.5%(1,575)
Widowed9.1%(248)
Divorced16%(437)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldridge, Iowa?

Eldridge, Iowa has about 6,818 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldridge, Iowa earns about $106,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldridge, Iowa expensive?

In Eldridge, Iowa, the median home is worth about $350,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Eldridge, Iowa?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eldridge, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldridge, Iowa?

About 1.3% of people in Eldridge, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldridge, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldridge, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,440 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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