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Elyria

Kansas · 307 residents · 4.779 sq mi
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Elyria is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $426,400. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
+5%since 2023
from 291 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 61 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10115721427032620202024Elyria
2024307
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,161
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,264 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,770
+2%since 2023
from $72,011 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.148
+6%since 2023
from 0.140 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade52.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $430,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
Female
41.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
Foreign born
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elyria, Kansas?

Elyria, Kansas has about 307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elyria, Kansas?

The typical household in Elyria, Kansas earns about $158,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elyria, Kansas expensive?

In Elyria, Kansas, the median home is worth about $426,400.

How educated are people in Elyria, Kansas?

About 81.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elyria, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elyria, Kansas?

About 12.1% of people in Elyria, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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