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Elroy

Wisconsin · 1,578 residents · 2.008 sq mi
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Elroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,859. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

1,578
+3%since 1990
from 1,533 in 1990
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 763 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+12%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elroy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,859
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,153 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,529
+66%since 1990
from $9,353 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
35.3% rent
1.8
+10%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,542)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.2%(67)
4
+11%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elroy, Wisconsin?

Elroy, Wisconsin has about 1,578 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elroy, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elroy, Wisconsin earns about $31,859 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Elroy, Wisconsin?

About 12.3% 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 14.2% of people in Elroy, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elroy, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elroy, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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