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Elk Horn

Iowa · 662 residents · 0.733 sq mi
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Elk Horn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $80,700. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
662
+2%since 2000
from 649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
−10%since 2000
from 55.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4785466156837511990201020202024Elk Horn
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,746
+54%since 2000
from $15,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score6%(40)
Diversity Score
6
+161%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% 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
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Horn, Iowa?

Elk Horn, Iowa has about 662 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Horn, Iowa?

The typical household in Elk Horn, Iowa earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Horn, Iowa expensive?

In Elk Horn, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Horn, Iowa?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Horn, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Horn, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Elk Horn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Horn, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Horn, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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