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Elsah

Illinois · 519 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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Elsah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 116 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $200,000. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% 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
519
−18%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.8
+5%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4855876897908921990201020202024Elsah
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,499
+3%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(400)
Black10.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(29)
Asian2.7%(14)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score45.4%(236)
Diversity Score
45
+125%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
49.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
30.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsah, Illinois?

Elsah, Illinois has about 519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsah, Illinois?

The typical household in Elsah, Illinois earns about $97,500 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 $200,000, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.

How educated are people in Elsah, Illinois?

About 68.7% 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 6.3% 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 339 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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