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Eldred

Illinois · 149 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 $41,875. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
−29%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,112 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.4
+26%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
841291742182631990201020202024Eldred
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,013
+132%since 2000
from $13,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services53.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−27%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldred, Illinois?

Eldred, Illinois has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldred, Illinois?

The typical household in Eldred, Illinois earns about $41,875 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 $73,500.

How educated are people in Eldred, Illinois?

About 9.9% 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 9.8% 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 99 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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