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Eldridge

Iowa · 6,726 residents · 9.758 sq mi
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Eldridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,150. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $268,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,726
+62%since 2000
from 4,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+13%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Eldridge
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,150
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,325
+69%since 2000
from $21,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(6,136)
Black1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(247)
Asian0.7%(49)
Other2.9%(195)
Diversity Score19.7%(1,326)
Diversity Score
20
+285%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldridge, Iowa?

Eldridge, Iowa has about 6,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Eldridge, Iowa earns about $81,150 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 $268,900, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Eldridge, Iowa?

About 35.2% 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 3.9% 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 3,348 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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