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Eldon

Oklahoma · 326 residents · 8.962 sq mi
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The short version

Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 665 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,100.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
326
−67%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+29%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
53547041K1K2000201020202024Eldon
2024326
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,152
+180%since 2000
from $11,125 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+76%since 2010
from 0.217 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(399)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other70.9%(231)
Diversity Score51.6%(168)
Diversity Score
52
+1312%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.3%
−51.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+64.3 ptssince 2017
from 7.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Oklahoma?

Eldon, Oklahoma has about 326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Eldon, Oklahoma expensive?

In Eldon, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $132,100.

How educated are people in Eldon, Oklahoma?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eldon, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldon, Oklahoma?

About 10.7% of people in Eldon, Oklahoma 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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