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Eleva

Wisconsin · 685 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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Eleva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
685
+8%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4545556577588591990201020202024Eleva
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,186
+72%since 2000
from $15,814 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(625)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(638)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score12.4%(85)
Diversity Score
12
+1453%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eleva, Wisconsin?

Eleva, Wisconsin has about 685 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eleva, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Eleva, Wisconsin earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eleva, Wisconsin expensive?

In Eleva, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Eleva, Wisconsin?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Eleva, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eleva, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% of people in Eleva, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eleva, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eleva, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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