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Elroy

Wisconsin · 1,255 residents (2025 est.) · 2.008 sq mi
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Elroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,385. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,522
−4%since 2000
from 1,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elroy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,385
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,859 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,956
+99%since 2000
from $15,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+3%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,542)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,356)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other8.7%(133)
Diversity Score24.8%(378)
Diversity Score
25
+485%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elroy, Wisconsin?

Elroy, Wisconsin has about 1,522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elroy, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elroy, Wisconsin earns about $58,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elroy, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elroy, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Elroy, Wisconsin?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elroy, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elroy, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of people in Elroy, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elroy, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elroy, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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