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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elburn

Illinois · 1,275 residents · 3.75 sq mi
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Elburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,761. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 1,481 residents. Median home value is $105,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,275
−54%vs 2000
vs 2,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
340 / sq mi
−54%vs 2000
vs 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7672K4K5K7K1990201020202024Elburn
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,761
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,788 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,098
−40%vs 2000
vs $26,781 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$105,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $181,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$508
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $692 in 2000
US average: $450
77.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
2.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,664)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(59)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(175)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score5.7%(73)
6
−10%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−18.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elburn, Illinois?

Elburn, Illinois has about 1,275 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elburn, Illinois?

The typical household in Elburn, Illinois earns about $40,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elburn, Illinois expensive?

In Elburn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Elburn, Illinois?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elburn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elburn, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Elburn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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