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Eldon

Missouri · 4,895 residents · 3.555 sq mi
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Eldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,103. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,895
+11%since 1990
from 4,419 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,377 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,243 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+7%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Eldon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,103
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,966 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,015
+70%since 1990
from $8,825 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
56.2%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
43.8% rent
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(4,419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,766)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score4.1%(202)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Missouri?

Eldon, Missouri has about 4,895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Eldon, Missouri earns about $27,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldon, Missouri expensive?

In Eldon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Eldon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldon, Missouri?

About 15.8% of people in Eldon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldon, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 476 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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