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Elm Grove

Wisconsin · 6,354 residents (2025 est.) · 3.261 sq mi
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Elm Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $510,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,459
+3%since 2000
from 6,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,981 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 1,839 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
−3%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,354 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Elm Grove
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(478)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(576)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(432)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(316)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(248)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(392)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(821)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(794)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(921)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(818)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(367)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.6%(296)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,016
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,957
+62%since 2000
from $48,871 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−12%since 2010
from 0.510 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$510,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−10%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Elm Grove on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(6,021)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(75)
Asian1.5%(93)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(5,878)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(189)
Asian1.6%(104)
Other4.3%(280)
Diversity Score
21
+80%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(66)
Puerto Rican0.7%(42)
Spaniard0.4%(24)
Venezuelan0.3%(21)
Cuban0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(34)
Asian Indian0.4%(28)
Pakistani0.4%(24)
Laotian0.2%(10)
Filipino0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German47.1%(3,042)
Irish19.7%(1,274)
Polish7.9%(508)
Italian7.5%(483)
Hungarian6.7%(431)
French4.3%(277)
American4.3%(276)
English4%(260)
Norwegian3.7%(237)
Czech2.8%(180)
Scottish2%(129)
Danish1.3%(86)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.3%(84)
Swedish1.3%(84)
Dutch1%(65)
Austrian0.9%(60)
Lithuanian0.9%(60)
Canadian0.8%(53)
Croatian0.6%(37)
Armenian0.6%(36)
Finnish0.5%(33)
Swiss0.5%(32)
Belgian0.5%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(30)
British0.4%(28)
Latvian0.2%(14)
Portuguese0.2%(10)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Slovene0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Hungarian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21%(508)
Married71.8%(1,741)
Widowed2.1%(52)
Divorced5.1%(123)
Women 15+
Never married24.9%(634)
Married58.8%(1,500)
Widowed8.9%(228)
Divorced7.3%(187)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

Elm Grove, Wisconsin has about 6,459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elm Grove, Wisconsin earns about $158,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elm Grove, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elm Grove, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $510,400, and the typical rent is about $1,900 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

About 74.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elm Grove, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

About 4.4% of people in Elm Grove, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elm Grove, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elm Grove, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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