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Elberfeld

Indiana · 644 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Elberfeld is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $126,700. Households here earn about 44% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
644
+1%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,105 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5616737858961K1990201020202024Elberfeld
2024971
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,889
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,751
+60%since 2000
from $19,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(595)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.6%(23)
Diversity Score14.8%(95)
Diversity Score
15
+1159%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberfeld, Indiana?

Elberfeld, Indiana has about 644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberfeld, Indiana?

The typical household in Elberfeld, Indiana earns about $83,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elberfeld, Indiana expensive?

In Elberfeld, Indiana, the median home is worth about $126,700, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Elberfeld, Indiana?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elberfeld, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elberfeld, Indiana?

About 7.0% of people in Elberfeld, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elberfeld, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Elberfeld, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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