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Elkville

Illinois · 838 residents · 0.767 sq mi
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Elkville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,063. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 15% 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 $63,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
838
−16%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+20%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7128299461K1K1990201020202024Elkville
2024751
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,063
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,013
+76%since 2000
from $12,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(937)
Black2.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(726)
Black3.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(38)
Diversity Score25%(210)
Diversity Score
25
+113%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkville, Illinois?

Elkville, Illinois has about 838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkville, Illinois?

The typical household in Elkville, Illinois earns about $40,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkville, Illinois expensive?

In Elkville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,400, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Elkville, Illinois?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elkville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkville, Illinois?

About 19.5% of people in Elkville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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