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Eldridge

Iowa · 5,651 residents · 9.76 sq mi
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Eldridge is home to 5,651 people in Iowa. 1,492 more people live here than in 2000. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. That is roughly 29% ahead of the Iowa median. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 5.9% of people here.

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

5,651
+36%since 2000
from 4,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
9.76 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K19902000201020202024Eldridge
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.7%(434)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.4%(477)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.9%(444)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.9%(390)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.2%(236)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.7%(719)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.6%(827)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.2%(859)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.2%(635)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746%(340)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.4%(193)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(97)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,074
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$173,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$645
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
77.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.70 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.74 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
11.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
43.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
+5%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,045)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(67)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,372)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(121)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other2.5%(140)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian1.1%(59)
Mexican0.9%(49)
Spaniard0.2%(13)
Ancestry
German54.7%(2,909)
Irish13%(691)
Norwegian8.7%(465)
English8.3%(441)
Dutch5%(268)
American4.9%(260)
Italian4%(213)
Swedish2.9%(154)
French2.5%(135)
Polish2.5%(134)
Danish1.6%(86)
Czech1.3%(70)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.3%(69)
Scottish1.1%(61)
Russian1.1%(57)
Canadian1%(53)
Belgian1%(51)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(31)
Welsh0.4%(21)
Lithuanian0.3%(15)
Greek0.2%(13)
Hungarian0.2%(13)
Latvian0.2%(11)
Slovak0.2%(11)
Brazilian0.2%(10)
Section 05

Education

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%
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
88.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
42.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
54.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

1.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
8.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
89.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
25.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)17.3%(80)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)38.9%(180)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.6%(114)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.7%(17)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 463 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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