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Elsah

Illinois · 539 residents (2025 est.) · 1.092 sq mi
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Elsah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $221,400. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
708
+11%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
648 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
−2%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:539 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4855876897908921990201020202024Elsah
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,557
−27%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−12%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
62.1%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(562)
Black4.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(21)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(471)
Black9.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(75)
Asian11.3%(80)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score65.5%(463)
Diversity Score
65
+224%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−2%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
42.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 0.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsah, Illinois?

Elsah, Illinois has about 708 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsah, Illinois?

The typical household in Elsah, Illinois earns about $98,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elsah, Illinois expensive?

In Elsah, Illinois, the median home is worth about $221,400, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Elsah, Illinois?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elsah, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elsah, Illinois?

About 25.0% of people in Elsah, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elsah, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elsah, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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