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Eldon

Oklahoma · 347 residents · 8.962 sq mi
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Eldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,250. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 644 residents. 19% 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 $101,700. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
347
−65%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+40%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
53547041K1K2000201020202024Eldon
2024326
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,250
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,086 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$35,649
+220%since 2000
from $11,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food18.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction17.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other49.7%(172)
Diversity Score66%(229)
Diversity Score
66
+1705%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldon, Oklahoma?

Eldon, Oklahoma has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldon, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Eldon, Oklahoma earns about $54,250 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 $101,700.

How educated are people in Eldon, Oklahoma?

About 18.6% 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 0.0% of people in Eldon, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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