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Elcho

Wisconsin · 327 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 $35,833. Population has grown 31% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
327
+31%since 2019
from 249 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
283 / sq mi
+31%since 2019
from 215 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
−3%since 2019
from 47.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
153204255305356201020202024Elcho
2024207
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,244
−12%since 2019
from $27,657 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $519 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−21%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score9.1%(30)
Diversity Score
9
+128%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−13%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Female
64.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elcho, Wisconsin?

Elcho, Wisconsin has about 327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elcho, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elcho, Wisconsin earns about $35,833 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Elcho, Wisconsin?

About 20.5% 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 16.2% of people in Elcho, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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