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Eldred

Illinois · 201 residents · 0.134 sq mi
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Eldred has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,429. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−5%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,500 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+12%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841291742182631990201020202024Eldred
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,429
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,248
+47%since 2000
from $13,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$99
−75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1%(2)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score9.9%(20)
Diversity Score
10
+318%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldred, Illinois?

Eldred, Illinois has about 201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldred, Illinois?

The typical household in Eldred, Illinois earns about $31,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldred, Illinois expensive?

In Eldred, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Eldred, Illinois?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eldred, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldred, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Eldred, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldred, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldred, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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