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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elburn

Illinois · 2,756 residents · 3.75 sq mi
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Elburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,788. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,481 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $181,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,756
+116%since 1990
from 1,275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
735 / sq mi
+116%since 1990
from 340 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7672K4K5K7K1990201020202024Elburn
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,788
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,761 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,781
+66%since 1990
from $16,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$692
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $508 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
19.8% rent
2.7
+4%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(73)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,664)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(59)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.3%(175)
6
+11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
+18.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,756 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elburn, Illinois?

The typical household in Elburn, Illinois earns about $67,788 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 $181,800, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Elburn, Illinois?

About 34.4% 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 4.1% of people in Elburn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elburn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elburn, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,481 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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

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