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Elliott

Iowa · 325 residents (2025 est.) · 0.424 sq mi
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Elliott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,000. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
420
+4%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:325 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2893574264945621990201020202024Elliott
2024420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,430
+103%since 2000
from $15,018 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−7%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliott, Iowa?

Elliott, Iowa has about 420 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliott, Iowa?

The typical household in Elliott, Iowa earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elliott, Iowa expensive?

In Elliott, Iowa, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Elliott, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elliott, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elliott, Iowa?

About 25.1% of people in Elliott, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elliott, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Elliott, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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