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Elmo

Utah · 421 residents (2025 est.) · 0.705 sq mi
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Elmo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,600. Households here earn about 53% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
−2%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:421 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2262973694405111990201020202024Elmo
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,187
+111%since 2000
from $12,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+26%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing20.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+89%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(343)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−94%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmo, Utah?

Elmo, Utah has about 360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmo, Utah?

The typical household in Elmo, Utah earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmo, Utah expensive?

In Elmo, Utah, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Elmo, Utah?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elmo, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmo, Utah?

About 8.3% of people in Elmo, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmo, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmo, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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