Eldon, IA

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Eldon Overview

718
TOTAL POPULATION
336
MALE POPULATION
382
FEMALE POPULATION
87.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,741
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,321
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,386
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
346
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Eldon Area Codes

Race in Eldon

The most populous races in Eldon are White / Caucasian (667 | 92.9%), Two or more Races (35 | 4.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 | 2.4%).
Race in Eldon
Race# Population% Population
Asian91.3%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino172.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian66792.9%
Two or more Races354.9%
Some other Race71.0%
Total718100.0%

Ancestry in Eldon

The most populous ancestries reported in Eldon are American (107 | 14.9%), English (92 | 12.8%), German (90 | 12.5%), Irish (89 | 12.4%), and Dutch (28 | 3.9%), together accounting for 56.5% of all Eldon residents.
Ancestry in Eldon
Ancestry# Population% Population
African30.4%
American10714.9%
British111.5%
Czech30.4%
Dutch283.9%
English9212.8%
European30.4%
French20.3%
German9012.5%
Irish8912.4%
Italian40.6%
Korean141.9%
Mexican172.4%
Norwegian131.8%
Polish20.3%
Scotch-Irish223.1%
Scottish111.5%
Subsaharan African30.4%
Swedish202.8%
Thai60.8%
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Immigrants in Eldon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Eldon came from Asia (9 | 1.3%), India (6 | 0.8%), South Central Asia (6 | 0.8%), Philippines (3 | 0.4%), and South Eastern Asia (3 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Eldon residents.
Immigrants in Eldon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia91.3%
India60.8%
Philippines30.4%
South Central Asia60.8%
South Eastern Asia30.4%
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Sex and Age in Eldon

Sex and Age in Eldon

The most populous age groups in Eldon are 40 to 44 Years (44 | 13.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (33 | 8.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Eldon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (4.2%)16 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years14 (4.2%)10 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years28 (8.3%)33 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years22 (6.6%)28 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years12 (3.6%)9 (2.4%)
25 to 29 Years14 (4.2%)28 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years5 (1.5%)13 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years27 (8.0%)22 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years44 (13.1%)14 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years25 (7.4%)26 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years27 (8.0%)29 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years19 (5.7%)31 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years22 (6.6%)33 (8.6%)
65 to 69 Years30 (8.9%)27 (7.1%)
70 to 74 Years24 (7.1%)28 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years9 (2.7%)14 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (3.7%)
Total336 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Eldon

Median Family Size in Eldon

The median family size in Eldon is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (131 | 70.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Eldon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple131 (70.1%)3.04
Single Male/Father16 (8.6%)1.94
Single Female/Mother40 (21.4%)2.73
Total Families187 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Eldon

The median household size in Eldon is 2.24 persons per household, with married-couple households (131 | 40.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.14 persons per household. non-family households (134 | 41.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Eldon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple131 (40.8%)3.14
Single Male/Father16 (5.0%)1.94
Single Female/Mother40 (12.5%)3.08
Non-family134 (41.7%)1.14
Total Households321 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Eldon

Out of a total of 321 households in Eldon, 187 (58.3%) are family households, while 134 (41.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 98, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 117.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Eldon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-117 (36.4%)
2-Person Households98 (30.5%)17 (5.3%)
3-Person Households22 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households44 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total187 (58.3%)134 (41.7%)

Female Fertility in Eldon

Fertility by Age in Eldon

Average fertility rate in Eldon is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 160.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Eldon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)160.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Eldon

50.0% of women with births (8) in Eldon are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Eldon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in Eldon

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Eldon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (50.0%)74.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (50.0%)143.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Eldon

50.0% of women with births in Eldon are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Eldon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)

Income in Eldon

Income Overview in Eldon

Per Capita Income in Eldon is $24,741, while median incomes of families and households are $57,321 and $42,386 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income718$24,741
Median Family Income187$57,321
Mean Family Income187$66,711
Median Household Income321$42,386
Mean Household Income321$53,731
Income Deficit187$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)71840.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)71859.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7180.42

Earnings by Sex in Eldon

Average Earnings in Eldon are $30,893, $38,750 for men and $22,868 for women, a difference of 41.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Eldon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male193 (53.6%)$38,750
Female167 (46.4%)$22,868
Total360 (100.0%)$30,893

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Eldon

The most common earnings brackets in Eldon are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (33 | 17.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (29 | 17.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Eldon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (5.7%)29 (17.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (1.0%)4 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49933 (17.1%)7 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (2.1%)3 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (1.5%)11 (6.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)20 (12.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (2.1%)7 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (1.5%)17 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (1.5%)5 (3.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (4.2%)12 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (11.9%)12 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (3.6%)5 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (3.6%)9 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99926 (13.5%)13 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (8.8%)6 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (8.8%)4 (2.4%)
$100,000+8 (4.2%)3 (1.8%)
Total193 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Eldon

Average earnings in Eldon are $40,179 for men and $23,676 for women, a difference of 41.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Eldon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,750$18,125
College or Associate's Degree$59,250$30,833
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,179$23,676

Family Income in Eldon

Family Income Brackets in Eldon

According to the Eldon family income data, there are 48 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Eldon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00031.6%
$10,000 to $14,99984.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991910.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992915.5%
$35,000 to $49,999179.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994825.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992111.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993518.7%
$150,000 to $199,99952.7%
$200,000+21.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Eldon

4-person families (43 | 23.0%) account for the highest median family income in Eldon with $69,375 per family, while 2-person families (101 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $26,406 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Eldon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families101 (54.0%)$52,813
3-Person Families27 (14.4%)$0
4-Person Families43 (23.0%)$69,375
5-Person Families14 (7.5%)$0
6-Person Families2 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total187 (100.0%)$57,321

Family Income by Number of Earners in Eldon

The median family income in Eldon is $57,321, with families comprising 3+ earners (13) having the highest median family income of $103,125, while families with no earners (36) have the lowest median family income of $26,667, accounting for 7.0% and 19.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Eldon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners36 (19.3%)$26,667
1 Earner69 (36.9%)$44,750
2 Earners69 (36.9%)$82,250
3+ Earners13 (7.0%)$103,125
Total187 (100.0%)$57,321

Household Income in Eldon

Household Income Brackets in Eldon

With 73 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Eldon, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Eldon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00030.9%
$10,000 to $14,9996219.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993711.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994213.1%
$35,000 to $49,999268.1%
$50,000 to $74,9997322.7%
$75,000 to $99,999319.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994012.5%
$150,000 to $199,99951.6%
$200,000+20.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Eldon

The median household income in Eldon is $42,386, with the highest median household income of $54,688 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 81 households (25.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Eldon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years81 (25.2%)$54,688
45 to 64 Years139 (43.3%)$39,583
65+ Years98 (30.5%)$38,750
Total321 (100.0%)$42,386

Poverty in Eldon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Eldon

With 16.7% poverty level for males and 23.8% for females among the residents of Eldon, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 2 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Eldon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)2 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years4 (17.4%)12 (50.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)8 (50.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (40.0%)12 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years22 (31.0%)7 (19.4%)
45 to 54 Years11 (21.1%)7 (12.7%)
55 to 64 Years5 (12.2%)10 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.7%)13 (23.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (28.6%)
Total56 (16.7%)91 (23.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Eldon

According to the poverty statistics in Eldon, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Eldon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (71.4%)16 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years19 (82.6%)12 (50.0%)
12 to 14 Years17 (100.0%)8 (50.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (60.0%)12 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years17 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years19 (100.0%)31 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years49 (69.0%)29 (80.6%)
45 to 54 Years41 (78.8%)48 (87.3%)
55 to 64 Years36 (87.8%)54 (84.4%)
65 to 74 Years52 (96.3%)42 (76.4%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)25 (71.4%)
Total280 (83.3%)291 (76.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Eldon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Eldon show that 0.8% or 1 of the total 131 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.2%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Eldon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children82 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)
1 or 2 Children39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (99.2%)1 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Eldon

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Eldon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (40.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Eldon

The poverty data for Eldon shows that 1 of the married-couple family households (0.8%) and 16 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (1.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Eldon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (7.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.8%)16 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Eldon

Employment by Class of Employer in Eldon

Among the 298 employed individuals in Eldon, private company employees (240 | 80.5%), local government employees (21 | 7.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (13 | 4.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Eldon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24080.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)82.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)93.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations134.4%
Local Government Employees217.0%
State Government Employees41.3%
Federal Government Employees31.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total298100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Eldon

According to the labor force statistics for Eldon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (601), 57.6% or 346 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 32 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.5% or 38 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 45.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Eldon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years14 (66.7%)2 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years38 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years92 (86.0%)3 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years92 (86.0%)17 (18.5%)
55 to 59 Years26 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (20.2%)10 (45.5%)
75 Years and over5 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total346 (57.6%)32 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Eldon

According to labor force statistics for Eldon, 74.9% of individuals (284) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (379) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.4% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Eldon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School36 (69.2%)10 (19.4%)
High School Diploma120 (66.7%)4 (2.5%)
College / Associate Degree94 (83.2%)8 (7.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (100.0%)3 (8.8%)
Total284 (74.9%)27 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Eldon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Eldon are Health Diagnosing & Treating (24 | 7.6%), Community & Social Service (20 | 6.4%), Management (17 | 5.4%), Health Technologists (10 | 3.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (8 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Eldon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Eldon, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (50.0%), Computers & Mathematics (50.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Eldon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (17.6%)14 (82.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)8 (11.4%)62 (88.6%)
Total (Overall)160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Eldon are Healthcare Support (15 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (3 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Eldon

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Eldon, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (30.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Eldon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)5 (9.3%)49 (90.7%)
Total (Overall)160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Eldon are Office & Administration (28 | 8.9%), and Sales & Related (13 | 4.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Eldon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Eldon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Office & Administration8 (28.6%)20 (71.4%)
Total (Category)11 (26.8%)30 (73.2%)
Total (Overall)160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Eldon are Construction & Extraction (23 | 7.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 3.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Eldon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Eldon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Eldon are Material Moving (38 | 12.1%), Production (37 | 11.8%), and Transportation (35 | 11.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Eldon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Eldon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (89.2%)4 (10.8%)
Transportation29 (82.9%)6 (17.1%)
Material Moving35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Total (Category)97 (88.2%)13 (11.8%)
Total (Overall)160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Eldon

Employment Industries in Eldon

The major employment industries in Eldon include Manufacturing (52 | 16.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (52 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (33 | 10.5%), Construction (26 | 8.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (23 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Eldon

Employment Industries by Sex in Eldon

The Eldon industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Eldon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (88.5%)3 (11.5%)
Manufacturing48 (92.3%)4 (7.7%)
Wholesale Trade9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade9 (27.3%)24 (72.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (15.0%)17 (85.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Public Administration2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Total160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)

Education in Eldon

School Enrollment in Eldon

The most common levels of schooling among the 148 students in Eldon are high school (52 | 35.1%), middle school (37 | 25.0%), and elementary school (31 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Eldon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1510.1%
Kindergarten53.4%
Elementary School3120.9%
Middle School3725.0%
High School5235.1%
College / Undergraduate85.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total148100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Eldon

Out of a total of 148 students who are enrolled in schools in Eldon, 3 (2.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 145 (98.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (13.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 59 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Eldon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old21 (95.5%)1 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (98.0%)3 (2.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Eldon

Business (10 | 22.2%), visual & performing arts (9 | 20.0%), education (7 | 15.6%), arts & humanities (6 | 13.3%), and science & technology (4 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 45 individuals in Eldon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Eldon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural24.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences36.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies12.2%
Science & Technology48.9%
Business1022.2%
Education715.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History36.7%
Visual & Performing Arts920.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities613.3%
Total45100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Eldon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Eldon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Eldon are males with 2 vehicles (50, accounting for 33.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (41, making up 34.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Eldon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (9.3%)27 (18.4%)
2 Vehicles50 (33.1%)41 (27.9%)
3 Vehicles41 (27.2%)51 (34.7%)
4 Vehicles32 (21.2%)18 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles10 (6.6%)10 (6.8%)
Total151 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Eldon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Eldon are 20 to 24 minutes (98 commuters, 34.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (50 commuters, 17.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (35 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Eldon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes113.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3512.4%
10 to 14 Minutes41.4%
15 to 19 Minutes93.2%
20 to 24 Minutes9834.7%
25 to 29 Minutes3010.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5017.7%
35 to 39 Minutes20.7%
40 to 44 Minutes124.3%
45 to 59 Minutes82.8%
60 to 89 Minutes113.9%
90 or more Minutes124.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Eldon

The most common commute times in Eldon are 30 to 34 minutes (30 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (69 commuters, 52.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Eldon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (4.6%)4 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (13.3%)15 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (4.0%)3 (2.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes29 (19.2%)69 (52.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes20 (13.3%)10 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes30 (19.9%)20 (15.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes6 (4.0%)2 (1.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes6 (4.0%)6 (4.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Eldon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Eldon are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (30, 19.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (27, 20.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Eldon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM17 (11.3%)11 (8.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (19.9%)4 (3.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2 (1.3%)15 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (13.3%)27 (20.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (2.0%)17 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (2.6%)19 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (0.7%)7 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27 (17.9%)26 (19.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (9.9%)5 (3.8%)
Total151 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Eldon

Occupancy by Ownership in Eldon

Of the total 321 dwellings in Eldon, owner-occupied units account for 256 (79.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 65 (20.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Eldon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25679.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6520.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units321100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Eldon

Occupancy by Household Size in Eldon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11736.4%
2-Person Household11535.8%
3-Person Household226.9%
4+ Person Household6720.9%
Total Housing Units321100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Eldon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Eldon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (57.3%)50 (42.7%)
2-Person Household103 (89.6%)12 (10.4%)
3-Person Household22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household64 (95.5%)3 (4.5%)
Total Housing Units256 (79.7%)65 (20.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Eldon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Eldon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
High School Diploma131 (74.9%)44 (25.1%)
College/Associate Degree89 (92.7%)7 (7.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (82.1%)5 (17.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Eldon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Eldon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3912.1%
35 to 44 Years4514.0%
45 to 54 Years6720.9%
55 to 64 Years7222.4%
65 to 74 Years7222.4%
75 to 84 Years195.9%
85 Years and Over72.2%
Total321100.0%

Housing Finances in Eldon

Median Income by Occupancy in Eldon

Median Income by Occupancy in Eldon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied256 (79.7%)$55,278
Renter-Occupied65 (20.3%)$12,875
Average321 (100.0%)$42,386

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Eldon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Eldon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)3 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (9.4%)38 (58.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99927 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (10.9%)14 (21.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (9.0%)3 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99969 (27.0%)4 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (10.9%)3 (4.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99940 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Eldon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Eldon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30041 (16.0%)18 (27.7%)
$300 to $49972 (28.1%)18 (27.7%)
$500 to $79960 (23.4%)16 (24.6%)
$800 to $99926 (10.2%)10 (15.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49951 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Eldon

Housing Structures in Eldon

Housing Structures in Eldon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23272.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments20.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4614.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4112.8%
Total321100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Eldon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Eldon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached223 (96.1%)9 (3.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (4.3%)44 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other31 (75.6%)10 (24.4%)
Total256 (79.7%)65 (20.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Eldon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Eldon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (16.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.6%)12 (18.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms95 (37.1%)36 (55.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms93 (36.3%)6 (9.2%)
8 or more Rooms64 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Eldon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Eldon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas115 (44.9%)16 (24.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas60 (23.4%)3 (4.6%)
Electricity54 (21.1%)43 (66.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (4.6%)
Total256 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Eldon

Household Vehicle Usage in Eldon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (2.3%)18 (27.7%)
1 Vehicle63 (24.6%)42 (64.6%)
2 Vehicles97 (37.9%)5 (7.7%)
3 or more Vehicles90 (35.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Eldon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Eldon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15898
Median Property Value$48,000$65,700
Median Household Income$50,833$5
Monthly Housing Costs$393$0
Real Estate Taxes$797$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Eldon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Eldon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00083 (52.5%)25 (25.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99952 (32.9%)46 (46.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99919 (12.0%)27 (27.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Eldon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Eldon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99953 (33.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (5.1%)8 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (10.8%)20 (20.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (24.0%)6 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (10.8%)31 (31.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (14.6%)11 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.3%)17 (17.3%)
Total158 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Eldon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Eldon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x123 (77.8%)67,778 (69,161.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (13.3%)81 (82.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more12 (7.6%)3 (3.1%)
Total158 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Eldon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Eldon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80074 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49949 (31.0%)33 (33.7%)
$800 to $1,49924 (15.2%)35 (35.7%)
Total158 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Eldon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eldon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eldon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
26 to 34 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years101 (94.4%)6 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years95 (88.8%)12 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years92 (87.6%)13 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
Total682 (95.0%)36 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Eldon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Eldon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Eldon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Eldon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999105 (82.0%)23 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over154 (92.2%)13 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eldon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eldon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623 (65.7%)18 (51.4%)
6 to 18 Years48 (39.7%)73 (60.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)28 (93.3%)
25 to 34 Years25 (41.7%)41 (68.3%)
35 to 44 Years32 (29.9%)69 (64.5%)
45 to 54 Years39 (36.4%)56 (52.3%)
55 to 64 Years49 (46.7%)61 (58.1%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)73 (67.0%)
75 Years and over41 (93.2%)24 (54.5%)
Total366 (51.0%)443 (61.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Eldon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Eldon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (6.2%)
5 to 17 Years3 (5.1%)6 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years25 (15.2%)30 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years24 (44.4%)17 (30.9%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)14 (40.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Eldon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Eldon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (6.1%)3 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)9 (25.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Eldon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (6.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (13.0%)8 (14.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Eldon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (1.7%)6 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.8%)11 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Eldon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years16 (9.8%)22 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (25.9%)6 (10.9%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)8 (22.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Eldon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.4%)3 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (9.3%)3 (5.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (8.6%)

Technology Access in Eldon

Computing Device Access in Eldon

Computing Device Access in Eldon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18557.6%
Smartphone23172.0%
Tablet17153.3%
No Computing Device5416.8%
Total321100.0%

Internet Access in Eldon

Internet Access in Eldon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.6%
Broadband Home20563.9%
Cellular Data Only216.5%
Satellite Internet82.5%
No Internet9028.0%
Total321100.0%

Eldon Summary

Eldon, Iowa is a small city located in Wapello County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Des Moines River, approximately 10 miles south of Ottumwa, the county seat. The city has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census, making it the second-largest city in Wapello County.
Eldon was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after the nearby Eldon Township, which was named after the Earl of Eldon, a British statesman. The city was incorporated in 1872 and has since grown to become a thriving community.
Geographically, Eldon is located in the southeastern corner of Wapello County. It is situated on the banks of the Des Moines River, which provides a scenic backdrop to the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and is located near the intersection of two major highways, US Route 63 and Iowa Highway 149.
The economy of Eldon is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural businesses, including a grain elevator, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant. The city also has several manufacturing businesses, including a plastics factory and a metal fabrication plant.
The demographics of Eldon are largely white, with a small minority population. The city has a median household income of $41,000, and the median age is 38. The city is home to a variety of churches, including Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic.
Eldon is a small city with a rich history and a bright future. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The city is home to a variety of businesses, churches, and recreational activities, making it a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Eldon?
Total Population of Eldon is 718.
What is the Total Male Population of Eldon?
Total Male Population of Eldon is 336.
What is the Total Female Population of Eldon?
Total Female Population of Eldon is 382.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Eldon?
There are 87.96 Males per 100 Females in Eldon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Eldon?
There are 113.69 Females per 100 Males in Eldon.
What is the Median Population Age in Eldon?
Median Population Age in Eldon is 45.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Eldon
Average Family Size in Eldon is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Eldon
Average Household Size in Eldon is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Eldon?
Per Capita income in Eldon is $24,741.
What is the Median Family Income in Eldon?
Median Family Income in Eldon is $57,321.
What is the Median Household income in Eldon?
Median Household Income in Eldon is $42,386.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Eldon?
Income or Wage Gap in Eldon is 41.0%.
Women in Eldon earn 59.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Eldon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Eldon is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Eldon?
There are 346 People in the Labor Forcein in Eldon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Eldon?
57.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Eldon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Eldon?
Unemployment Rate in Eldon is 9.2%.