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Elcho

Wisconsin · 339 residents · 1.156 sq mi
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Elcho has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has grown 31% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,700. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
+31%vs 2011
vs 258 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
+31%vs 2011
vs 223 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
−13%vs 2011
vs 52.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
153204255305356201020202024Elcho
2024207
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,935
−7%vs 2011
vs $20,460 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.389 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$94,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $443 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−35.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.4% in 2011
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+2%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(22)
Diversity Score
7
+244%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 24.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
28.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
Female
62.1%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elcho, Wisconsin?

Elcho, Wisconsin has about 339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elcho, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elcho, Wisconsin earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elcho, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elcho, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Elcho, Wisconsin?

About 15.2% 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 15.6% of people in Elcho, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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