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Elnora

Indiana · 627 residents (2025 est.) · 0.976 sq mi
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Elnora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,786. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $101,300. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
531
−26%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
544 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−20%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:627 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4415797178559931990201020202024Elnora
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,786
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,723
+52%since 2000
from $14,337 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+1%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+96%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(15)
Diversity Score6.9%(36)
Diversity Score
7
+184%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elnora, Indiana?

Elnora, Indiana has about 531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elnora, Indiana?

The typical household in Elnora, Indiana earns about $41,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elnora, Indiana expensive?

In Elnora, Indiana, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Elnora, Indiana?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elnora, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elnora, Indiana?

About 21.7% of people in Elnora, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elnora, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Elnora, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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