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Elizabethtown

Illinois · 220 residents · 0.705 sq mi
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Elizabethtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,143. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,500. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
220
−37%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+15%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002593183774361990201020202024Elizabethtown
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,143
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,353
−7%since 2000
from $17,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.4%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$197
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+58%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(340)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(207)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(8)
Diversity Score12.2%(27)
Diversity Score
12
+185%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabethtown, Illinois?

Elizabethtown, Illinois has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabethtown, Illinois?

The typical household in Elizabethtown, Illinois earns about $17,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabethtown, Illinois expensive?

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,500, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabethtown, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabethtown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabethtown, Illinois?

About 52.4% of people in Elizabethtown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabethtown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabethtown, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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