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Eldon

Missouri · 4,567 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 $29,392. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,567
−7%since 2000
from 4,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,285 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Eldon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,392
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,053
+20%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,766)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(202)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,351)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(65)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other1.2%(55)
Diversity Score8.5%(390)
Diversity Score
9
+107%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Missouri?

Eldon, Missouri has about 4,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Eldon, Missouri earns about $29,392 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Missouri?

About 14.2% 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 17.8% 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 148 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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