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Eldon

Oklahoma · 368 residents · 8.962 sq mi
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Eldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,703. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 623 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−63%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+12%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
53547041K1K2000201020202024Eldon
2024326
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,703
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,086 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,154
−9%since 2000
from $11,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.217
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other77.6%(285)
Diversity Score59.1%(217)
Diversity Score
59
+1516%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
52.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.1%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Oklahoma?

Eldon, Oklahoma has about 368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Eldon, Oklahoma earns about $40,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldon, Oklahoma expensive?

In Eldon, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Eldon, Oklahoma?

About 11.3% 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 2.6% of people in Eldon, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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