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Elcho

Wisconsin · 207 residents · 1.156 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,600. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
207
+22%since 2023
from 170 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 147 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
−1%since 2023
from 55.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
153204255305356201020202024Elcho
2024207
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,144
−2%since 2023
from $22,554 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+15%since 2023
from 0.364 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $625 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(5)
Diversity Score7.1%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(6)
Diversity Score7%(15)
Diversity Score
7
−1%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+83%since 2023
from 15.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elcho, Wisconsin?

Elcho, Wisconsin has about 207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elcho, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elcho, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Elcho, Wisconsin?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elcho, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elcho, Wisconsin?

About 39.6% of people in Elcho, Wisconsin 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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