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Elkhorn

Wisconsin · 10,247 residents · 8.081 sq mi
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Elkhorn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,135. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,247
+40%since 2000
from 7,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.2
+14%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(557)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(660)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(813)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(771)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(551)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(1,303)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(1,390)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(1,284)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.1%(1,245)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(935)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(494)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(244)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,135
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,395 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,266
+46%since 2000
from $20,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−19%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(6,717)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(448)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(8,307)
Black0.8%(87)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,323)
Asian1.2%(126)
Other2.4%(248)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13%(1,301)
Venezuelan0.5%(55)
Cuban0.3%(29)
Puerto Rican0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(19)
Sri Lankan0.1%(12)
Ancestry
German39.2%(3,929)
Irish11.3%(1,133)
Polish6.4%(638)
English5.6%(564)
Norwegian5.6%(557)
Italian4.3%(435)
Swedish3.2%(320)
Dutch2.5%(247)
French2.4%(244)
Scottish1.7%(171)
Finnish1.6%(163)
Danish1.2%(124)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
American1.2%(117)
Czech1%(102)
Swiss1%(96)
Greek0.9%(89)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(60)
Belgian0.6%(58)
Welsh0.6%(57)
Russian0.4%(39)
Canadian0.4%(36)
British0.3%(31)
Lithuanian0.2%(22)
Serbian0.2%(18)
Romanian0.1%(14)
Slovak0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(1,783)
Married43%(1,799)
Widowed1.7%(73)
Divorced12.6%(527)
Women 15+
Never married35%(1,524)
Married39.2%(1,709)
Widowed11.3%(492)
Divorced14.5%(633)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?

Elkhorn, Wisconsin has about 10,247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elkhorn, Wisconsin earns about $63,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhorn, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $186,500, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhorn, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?

About 7.6% of people in Elkhorn, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhorn, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhorn, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,898 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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

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