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Eland

Wisconsin · 199 residents · 2.206 sq mi
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Eland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,321. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 13% 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 $92,500. With a median age of 49.7, 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 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
199
−21%since 2000
from 251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+37%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401822242653071990201020202024Eland
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,321
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,187
+71%since 2000
from $15,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score11.8%(24)
Diversity Score
12
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eland, Wisconsin?

Eland, Wisconsin has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Eland, Wisconsin earns about $52,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eland, Wisconsin expensive?

In Eland, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Eland, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eland, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eland, Wisconsin?

About 12.2% of people in Eland, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eland, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eland, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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