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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elm Grove

Wisconsin · 6,249 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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Elm Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,212. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $250,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 97% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,249
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,261 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,916 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,920 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.7
+5%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Elm Grove
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,212
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,852 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,871
+37%since 1990
from $35,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$250,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $162,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$673
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $644 in 1990
US average: $602
89.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
10.1% rent
2.9
+19%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,132)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(25)
Asian1.5%(96)
Diversity Score6%(377)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(6,021)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(75)
Asian1.5%(93)
Diversity Score7.5%(468)
7
+24%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.1%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.2%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−47%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

Elm Grove, Wisconsin has about 6,249 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elm Grove, Wisconsin earns about $86,212 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 $250,700, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

About 65.1% 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 3.0% of people in Elm Grove, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elm Grove, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elm Grove, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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