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Elm Grove

Wisconsin · 5,934 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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Elm Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,138. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $355,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 102% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% 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
5,934
−5%since 2000
from 6,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,820 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+6%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Elm Grove
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,138
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,050
+37%since 2000
from $48,871 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(6,021)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(75)
Asian1.5%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(468)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,563)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2%(118)
Asian2.4%(145)
Other0.5%(30)
Diversity Score13.4%(797)
Diversity Score
13
+79%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

Elm Grove, Wisconsin has about 5,934 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elm Grove, Wisconsin earns about $104,138 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 $355,300, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Grove, Wisconsin?

About 70.1% 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 2.6% 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 327 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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