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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elsah

Illinois · 635 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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Elsah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has fallen 26% since 1990, a loss of 223 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $129,700. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

635
−26%since 1990
from 858 in 1990
1990 – 2025
582 / sq mi
−26%since 1990
from 786 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.8
−2%since 1990
from 21.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4855876897908921990201020202024Elsah
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,083
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,154
+52%since 1990
from $8,644 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.9% in 1990
33.3% rent
2.3
−13%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(833)
Black2.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.8%(7)
Diversity Score9.5%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(562)
Black4.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(21)
Asian0.8%(5)
Diversity Score20.2%(128)
20
+112%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.1%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elsah, Illinois?

Elsah, Illinois has about 635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elsah, Illinois?

The typical household in Elsah, Illinois earns about $57,083 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 $129,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Elsah, Illinois?

About 66.4% 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 0.0% 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 223 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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