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Eldridge

Iowa · 5,651 residents · 9.758 sq mi
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Eldridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,074. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value is $173,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,651
+36%since 2000
from 4,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Eldridge
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,074
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,793
+38%since 2000
from $21,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5.1%(213)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,372)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(121)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other2.5%(140)
Diversity Score13.4%(758)
Diversity Score
13
+162%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldridge, Iowa?

Eldridge, Iowa has about 5,651 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldridge, Iowa earns about $63,074 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 $173,600, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Eldridge, Iowa?

About 33.5% 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 5.9% 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 2,273 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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