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Elkport

Iowa · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Elkport is a city of 22 people in Iowa. At a median age of 59.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 66 fewer people here than in 2000. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,200.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

22
−75%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
27 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
−70%since 2009
from 297 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
59.9
+71%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.25 sq mi
Population, 19902024
033669913219902000201020202024Elkport
202422
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(1)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(2)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6445.5%(10)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7436.4%(8)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,582
+96%since 2000
from $11,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.390
+231%since 2010
from 0.118 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$64,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
0.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.00 people
−36%since 2010
from 3.12 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 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

Ancestry
Irish68.2%(15)
German63.6%(14)
American9.1%(2)
English4.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
19.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
54.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
31.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.9%
+79.8 ptssince 2017
from 11.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married90%(9)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10%(1)
Women 15+
Never married9.1%(1)
Married90.9%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

31.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
31.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
31.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
40.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
45.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% 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)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2 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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How many people live in Elkport, Iowa?

Elkport, Iowa has about 22 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elkport, Iowa expensive?

In Elkport, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,200.

How educated are people in Elkport, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elkport, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkport, Iowa?

About 4.5% of people in Elkport, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkport, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkport, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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

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