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Elvaston

Illinois · 147 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Elvaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,938. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 2% 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 $64,400. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
147
−3%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+31%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931251571892211990201020202024Elvaston
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,938
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,405
−38%since 2000
from $27,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+126%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(151)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(139)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score6.8%(10)
Diversity Score
7
+318%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+188%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elvaston, Illinois?

Elvaston, Illinois has about 147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elvaston, Illinois?

The typical household in Elvaston, Illinois earns about $25,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elvaston, Illinois expensive?

In Elvaston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $64,400.

How educated are people in Elvaston, Illinois?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elvaston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elvaston, Illinois?

About 22.5% of people in Elvaston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elvaston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elvaston, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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