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Elsah

Illinois · 673 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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Elsah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $178,400. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
673
+6%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.4
+3%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4855876897908921990201020202024Elsah
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,071
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,825
+66%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(612)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(22)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score16.5%(111)
Diversity Score
17
−18%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
65.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
20.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Female
79.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsah, Illinois?

Elsah, Illinois has about 673 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsah, Illinois?

The typical household in Elsah, Illinois earns about $61,071 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 $178,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Elsah, Illinois?

About 54.5% 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 10.6% 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 185 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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