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Eldon

Missouri · 4,416 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 $38,430. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% 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 $96,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
4,416
−10%since 2000
from 4,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+2%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,430
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,941
+46%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(4,001)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(105)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score9.6%(426)
Diversity Score
10
+134%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Missouri?

Eldon, Missouri has about 4,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Eldon, Missouri earns about $38,430 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 $96,300, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Missouri?

About 15.0% 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 19.4% of people in Eldon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldon, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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