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Elderon

Wisconsin · 179 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Elderon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,200. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% 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
179
−5%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861522172823481990201020202024Elderon
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,477
−9%since 2000
from $19,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$79,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+42%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(12)
Diversity Score23.7%(42)
Diversity Score
24
+109%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+114%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elderon, Wisconsin?

Elderon, Wisconsin has about 179 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elderon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elderon, Wisconsin earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elderon, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elderon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Elderon, Wisconsin?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elderon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elderon, Wisconsin?

About 22.4% of people in Elderon, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elderon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elderon, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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