Elkader, IA

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Elkader Overview

1,326
TOTAL POPULATION
629
MALE POPULATION
697
FEMALE POPULATION
90.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,946
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,015
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,574
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
624
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elkader Zip Codes

Elkader Area Codes

Race in Elkader

The most populous races in Elkader are White / Caucasian (1,259 | 95.0%), Two or more Races (54 | 4.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (45 | 3.4%).
Race in Elkader
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American70.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino453.4%
Native / Alaskan60.4%
White / Caucasian1,25995.0%
Two or more Races544.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,326100.0%

Ancestry in Elkader

The most populous ancestries reported in Elkader are German (684 | 51.6%), Irish (304 | 22.9%), Norwegian (149 | 11.2%), English (84 | 6.3%), and Mexican (45 | 3.4%), together accounting for 95.5% of all Elkader residents.
Ancestry in Elkader
Ancestry# Population% Population
African50.4%
American443.3%
Austrian151.1%
Belgian30.2%
Celtic30.2%
Cherokee30.2%
Czech40.3%
Dutch272.0%
Dutch West Indian30.2%
English846.3%
European20.2%
French60.4%
German68451.6%
Greek10.1%
Irish30422.9%
Italian181.4%
Mexican453.4%
Mexican American Indian30.2%
Northern European70.5%
Norwegian14911.2%
Polish453.4%
Scandinavian30.2%
Scottish151.1%
Subsaharan African50.4%
Swedish221.7%
Swiss110.8%
Welsh90.7%
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Immigrants in Elkader

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elkader came from Central America (32 | 2.4%), Latin America (32 | 2.4%), and Mexico (32 | 2.4%), together accounting for 7.2% of all Elkader residents.
Immigrants in Elkader
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America322.4%
Latin America322.4%
Mexico322.4%
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Sex and Age in Elkader

Sex and Age in Elkader

The most populous age groups in Elkader are 5 to 9 Years (73 | 11.6%) for men and 85 Years and over (76 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elkader
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (4.9%)36 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years73 (11.6%)48 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years53 (8.4%)62 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years29 (4.6%)7 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years35 (5.6%)2 (0.3%)
25 to 29 Years43 (6.8%)26 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years19 (3.0%)63 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years46 (7.3%)70 (10.0%)
40 to 44 Years48 (7.6%)14 (2.0%)
45 to 49 Years29 (4.6%)21 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years20 (3.2%)25 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years30 (4.8%)51 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years42 (6.7%)59 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years46 (7.3%)51 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years41 (6.5%)56 (8.0%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.1%)18 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years15 (2.4%)12 (1.7%)
85 Years and over22 (3.5%)76 (10.9%)
Total629 (100.0%)697 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elkader

Median Family Size in Elkader

The median family size in Elkader is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (25 | 8.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (22 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elkader
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple266 (85.0%)3.09
Single Male/Father22 (7.0%)2.23
Single Female/Mother25 (8.0%)3.28
Total Families313 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Elkader

The median household size in Elkader is 2.18 persons per household, with single female/mother households (25 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.92 persons per household. non-family households (284 | 47.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elkader
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple266 (44.6%)3.09
Single Male/Father22 (3.7%)3.50
Single Female/Mother25 (4.2%)3.92
Non-family284 (47.6%)1.07
Total Households597 (100.0%)2.18

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkader

Out of a total of 597 households in Elkader, 313 (52.4%) are family households, while 284 (47.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 146, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 270.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkader
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-270 (45.2%)
2-Person Households146 (24.5%)14 (2.4%)
3-Person Households32 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households25 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households106 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (52.4%)284 (47.6%)

Female Fertility in Elkader

Fertility by Age in Elkader

Average fertility rate in Elkader is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 58.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elkader
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (41.7%)55.0
35 to 50 years7 (58.3%)65.0
Total12 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkader

58.3% of women with births (12) in Elkader are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkader
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)

Fertility by Education in Elkader

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elkader
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 Degree5 (41.7%)91.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (25.0%)42.0
Graduate Degree4 (33.3%)571.0
Total12 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkader

41.7% of women with births in Elkader 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 Elkader
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%)5 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)

Income in Elkader

Income Overview in Elkader

Per Capita Income in Elkader is $31,946, while median incomes of families and households are $98,015 and $62,574 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,326$31,946
Median Family Income313$98,015
Mean Family Income313$89,063
Median Household Income597$62,574
Mean Household Income597$71,641
Income Deficit313$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,32628.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,32671.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3260.40

Earnings by Sex in Elkader

Average Earnings in Elkader are $43,813, $48,750 for men and $34,886 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Elkader
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male374 (56.9%)$48,750
Female283 (43.1%)$34,886
Total657 (100.0%)$43,813

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkader

The most common earnings brackets in Elkader are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (67 | 17.9%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (60 | 21.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkader
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (6.1%)12 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (6.7%)17 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (2.7%)12 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (1.1%)6 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (2.9%)5 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (0.3%)17 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (1.9%)7 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.8%)18 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)7 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99940 (10.7%)22 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (2.4%)19 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (2.7%)16 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99934 (9.1%)3 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (4.3%)60 (21.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (2.4%)15 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99967 (17.9%)19 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99956 (15.0%)9 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (5.3%)19 (6.7%)
$100,000+29 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total374 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkader

Average earnings in Elkader are $55,625 for men and $35,417 for women, a difference of 36.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,563, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $42,059. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,750, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkader
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$55,700$33,333
College or Associate's Degree$42,059$31,875
Bachelor's Degree$65,156$48,357
Graduate Degree$101,563$58,750
Total$55,625$35,417

Family Income in Elkader

Family Income Brackets in Elkader

According to the Elkader family income data, there are 111 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Elkader
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99961.9%
$15,000 to $24,99951.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993210.2%
$35,000 to $49,999196.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995918.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994915.7%
$100,000 to $149,99911135.5%
$150,000 to $199,9993210.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkader

5-person families (90 | 28.7%) account for the highest median family income in Elkader with $106,286 per family, while 2-person families (152 | 48.6%) have the highest median income of $33,594 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkader
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families152 (48.6%)$67,188
3-Person Families49 (15.7%)$76,528
4-Person Families18 (5.8%)$0
5-Person Families90 (28.7%)$106,286
6-Person Families2 (0.6%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (0.6%)$0
Total313 (100.0%)$98,015

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkader

The median family income in Elkader is $98,015, with families comprising 3+ earners (24) having the highest median family income of $151,250, while families with no earners (22) have the lowest median family income of $57,500, accounting for 7.7% and 7.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkader
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22 (7.0%)$57,500
1 Earner122 (39.0%)$60,500
2 Earners145 (46.3%)$105,821
3+ Earners24 (7.7%)$151,250
Total313 (100.0%)$98,015

Household Income in Elkader

Household Income Brackets in Elkader

With 135 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Elkader, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elkader
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000274.5%
$10,000 to $14,999325.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996010.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997312.2%
$35,000 to $49,999549.0%
$50,000 to $74,99911318.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996510.9%
$100,000 to $149,99913522.6%
$150,000 to $199,999325.4%
$200,000+61.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elkader

The median household income in Elkader is $62,574, with the highest median household income of $99,083 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 157 households (26.3%) 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 16 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elkader
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (2.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years157 (26.3%)$99,083
45 to 64 Years163 (27.3%)$63,438
65+ Years261 (43.7%)$38,661
Total597 (100.0%)$62,574

Poverty in Elkader

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkader

With 4.0% poverty level for males and 8.8% for females among the residents of Elkader, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (14.3%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkader
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.8%)
12 to 14 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years3 (6.2%)3 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years6 (8.8%)23 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.7%)3 (2.8%)
75 Years and over4 (9.1%)22 (22.9%)
Total24 (4.0%)60 (8.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkader

According to the poverty statistics in Elkader, males aged under 5 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 Elkader
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years65 (100.0%)49 (94.2%)
12 to 14 Years24 (85.7%)44 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years25 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years62 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years94 (100.0%)80 (95.2%)
45 to 54 Years45 (93.8%)43 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years62 (91.2%)86 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years73 (91.2%)104 (97.2%)
75 Years and over40 (90.9%)74 (77.1%)
Total578 (96.0%)625 (91.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkader

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elkader show that 0.7% or 2 of the total 266 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.5%, comprising of 2 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 Elkader
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children135 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total264 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkader

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkader
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (16.0%)

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

The poverty data for Elkader shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 4 of the single-parent households (8.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (1.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (10.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elkader
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (0.7%)4 (8.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Elkader

Employment by Class of Employer in Elkader

Among the 618 employed individuals in Elkader, private company employees (392 | 63.4%), local government employees (99 | 16.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (46 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elkader
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39263.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)61.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)172.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations467.4%
Local Government Employees9916.0%
State Government Employees437.0%
Federal Government Employees152.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total618100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elkader

According to the labor force statistics for Elkader, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,019), 61.2% or 624 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 98.9% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.4% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elkader
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years24 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years36 (97.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years47 (57.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years174 (97.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years94 (98.9%)6 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years56 (69.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years60 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total624 (61.2%)6 (1.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkader

According to labor force statistics for Elkader, 81.2% of individuals (492) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (606) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.9% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkader
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma131 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree175 (87.5%)3 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher158 (89.8%)3 (1.9%)
Total492 (81.2%)7 (1.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elkader

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkader are Community & Social Service (87 | 14.1%), Education Instruction & Library (80 | 12.9%), Management (73 | 11.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (44 | 7.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (27 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elkader

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkader, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Management (86.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (88.7%), Community & Social Service (81.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elkader
OccupationMaleFemale
Management63 (86.3%)10 (13.7%)
Business & Financial8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science36 (81.8%)8 (18.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Community & Social Service 16 (18.4%)71 (81.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (11.3%)71 (88.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Health Technologists4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Total (Category)127 (54.0%)108 (46.0%)
Total (Overall)356 (57.6%)262 (42.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elkader are Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (21 | 3.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (21 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (20 | 3.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Elkader

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elkader, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%), and Security & Protection (47.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Security & Protection (52.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elkader
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Security & Protection10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Total (Category)51 (50.5%)50 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)356 (57.6%)262 (42.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elkader are Office & Administration (86 | 13.9%), and Sales & Related (69 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elkader

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elkader
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37 (53.6%)32 (46.4%)
Office & Administration29 (33.7%)57 (66.3%)
Total (Category)66 (42.6%)89 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)356 (57.6%)262 (42.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elkader are Construction & Extraction (17 | 2.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 2.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elkader

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elkader
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)356 (57.6%)262 (42.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elkader are Production (38 | 6.1%), Transportation (29 | 4.7%), and Material Moving (21 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elkader

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elkader
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (63.2%)14 (36.8%)
Transportation28 (96.6%)1 (3.5%)
Material Moving21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (83.0%)15 (17.1%)
Total (Overall)356 (57.6%)262 (42.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkader

Employment Industries in Elkader

The major employment industries in Elkader include Retail Trade (96 | 15.5%), Educational Services (84 | 13.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (66 | 10.7%), and Construction (60 | 9.7%).
Employment Industries in Elkader

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkader

The Elkader industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (85.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elkader
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Construction56 (93.3%)4 (6.7%)
Manufacturing47 (71.2%)19 (28.8%)
Wholesale Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade60 (62.5%)36 (37.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Utilities9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
Finance & Insurance10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Educational Services12 (14.3%)72 (85.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (23.6%)55 (76.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (69.2%)8 (30.8%)
Public Administration9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Total356 (57.6%)262 (42.4%)

Education in Elkader

School Enrollment in Elkader

The most common levels of schooling among the 355 students in Elkader are elementary school (107 | 30.1%), college / undergraduate (79 | 22.3%), and middle school (71 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Elkader
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool226.2%
Kindergarten339.3%
Elementary School10730.1%
Middle School7120.0%
High School4312.1%
College / Undergraduate7922.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total355100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkader

Out of a total of 355 students who are enrolled in schools in Elkader, 37 (10.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 318 (89.6%) 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 12 (80.0% 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 106 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkader
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old112 (94.1%)7 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over55 (75.3%)18 (24.7%)
Total318 (89.6%)37 (10.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkader

Education (99 | 32.8%), arts & humanities (65 | 21.5%), business (40 | 13.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (31 | 10.3%), and science & technology (16 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 302 individuals in Elkader who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkader
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3110.3%
Physical & Health Sciences31.0%
Psychology93.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering134.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology165.3%
Business4013.3%
Education9932.8%
Literature & Languages62.0%
Liberal Arts & History51.7%
Visual & Performing Arts31.0%
Communications124.0%
Arts & Humanities6521.5%
Total302100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elkader

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkader

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elkader are males with 2 vehicles (161, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (141, making up 61.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkader
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle61 (17.1%)58 (22.1%)
2 Vehicles161 (45.2%)141 (53.8%)
3 Vehicles47 (13.2%)38 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles25 (7.0%)14 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles60 (16.9%)11 (4.2%)
Total356 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elkader

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elkader are 5 to 9 minutes (162 commuters, 29.4%), less than 5 minutes (113 commuters, 20.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (67 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Elkader
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11320.5%
5 to 9 Minutes16229.4%
10 to 14 Minutes6712.2%
15 to 19 Minutes336.0%
20 to 24 Minutes5610.2%
25 to 29 Minutes285.1%
30 to 34 Minutes468.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes193.5%
60 to 89 Minutes71.3%
90 or more Minutes193.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Elkader

The most common commute times in Elkader are 5 to 9 minutes (90 commuters, 26.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (72 commuters, 34.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elkader
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes84 (24.6%)29 (13.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes90 (26.3%)72 (34.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes51 (14.9%)16 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes28 (8.2%)5 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (7.3%)31 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (2.1%)21 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes23 (6.7%)23 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (2.3%)11 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes19 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkader

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elkader are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (72, 21.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (39, 18.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkader
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (3.8%)25 (12.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (3.8%)8 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM68 (19.9%)9 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM72 (21.0%)24 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM39 (11.4%)34 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM41 (12.0%)39 (18.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM23 (6.7%)3 (1.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (2.1%)30 (14.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (2.1%)4 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (2.1%)14 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (5.6%)15 (7.2%)
Total342 (100.0%)208 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elkader

Occupancy by Ownership in Elkader

Of the total 597 dwellings in Elkader, owner-occupied units account for 407 (68.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 190 (31.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elkader
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40768.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units19031.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units597100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkader

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkader
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27045.2%
2-Person Household16026.8%
3-Person Household325.4%
4+ Person Household13522.6%
Total Housing Units597100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkader

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkader
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household147 (54.4%)123 (45.6%)
2-Person Household153 (95.6%)7 (4.4%)
3-Person Household25 (78.1%)7 (21.9%)
4+ Person Household82 (60.7%)53 (39.3%)
Total Housing Units407 (68.2%)190 (31.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkader

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkader
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6 (24.0%)19 (76.0%)
High School Diploma164 (75.6%)53 (24.4%)
College/Associate Degree141 (82.0%)31 (18.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher96 (52.5%)87 (47.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkader

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkader
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6711.2%
35 to 44 Years10617.8%
45 to 54 Years569.4%
55 to 64 Years10717.9%
65 to 74 Years14223.8%
75 to 84 Years366.0%
85 Years and Over8313.9%
Total597100.0%

Housing Finances in Elkader

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkader

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkader
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied407 (68.2%)$65,781
Renter-Occupied190 (31.8%)$53,750
Average597 (100.0%)$62,574

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkader

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkader
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.7%)2 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (1.2%)17 (8.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99922 (5.4%)10 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (3.2%)17 (8.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99926 (6.4%)4 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (13.8%)17 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (8.1%)21 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99960 (14.7%)53 (27.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (13.0%)12 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99998 (24.1%)37 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more38 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkader

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkader
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (3.4%)9 (4.7%)
$300 to $49956 (13.8%)31 (16.3%)
$500 to $799133 (32.7%)55 (28.9%)
$800 to $99986 (21.1%)64 (33.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49958 (14.2%)14 (7.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99939 (9.6%)9 (4.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49918 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elkader

Housing Structures in Elkader

Housing Structures in Elkader
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46978.6%
Single Unit, Attached40.7%
2 Unit Apartments538.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments213.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments335.5%
10 or more Apartments142.4%
Mobile Home / Other30.5%
Total597100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkader

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkader
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached397 (84.7%)72 (15.3%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (68.2%)190 (31.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkader

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkader
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)50 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms84 (20.6%)62 (32.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms148 (36.4%)59 (31.0%)
8 or more Rooms175 (43.0%)19 (10.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkader

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkader
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas361 (88.7%)125 (65.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14 (3.4%)4 (2.1%)
Electricity28 (6.9%)57 (30.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
Total407 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkader

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkader
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle21 (5.2%)41 (21.6%)
1 Vehicle141 (34.6%)91 (47.9%)
2 Vehicles178 (43.7%)44 (23.2%)
3 or more Vehicles67 (16.5%)14 (7.4%)
Total407 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elkader

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elkader

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units220187
Median Property Value$134,800$122,900
Median Household Income$36,111$26
Monthly Housing Costs$566$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,109$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkader

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkader
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99969 (31.4%)66 (35.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999140 (63.6%)121 (64.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkader

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkader
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99957 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (18.6%)4 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (10.9%)15 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (11.4%)9 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (6.4%)35 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (17.7%)39 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more12 (5.4%)59 (31.6%)
Total220 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkader

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkader
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (30.9%)98,750 (52,807.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x41 (18.6%)139 (74.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (12.3%)24 (12.8%)
4.0x or more81 (36.8%)24 (12.8%)
Total220 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkader

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkader
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49962 (28.2%)13 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,499146 (66.4%)39 (20.9%)
Total220 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elkader

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkader

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkader
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years40 (87.0%)6 (13.0%)
26 to 34 Years140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years175 (98.3%)3 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years86 (91.5%)8 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years169 (95.5%)8 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,276 (98.1%)25 (1.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkader

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkader
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40 (87.0%)6 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkader

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkader
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000124 (93.2%)9 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999176 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999257 (97.0%)8 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999208 (99.1%)2 (0.9%)
$100,000 and over511 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkader

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkader
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 667 (63.8%)76 (72.4%)
6 to 18 Years126 (53.8%)110 (47.0%)
19 to 25 Years5 (10.9%)35 (76.1%)
25 to 34 Years33 (23.6%)117 (83.6%)
35 to 44 Years34 (19.1%)152 (85.4%)
45 to 54 Years10 (10.6%)76 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years44 (24.9%)139 (78.5%)
65 to 74 Years185 (98.9%)145 (77.5%)
75 Years and over138 (98.6%)121 (86.4%)
Total642 (49.3%)971 (74.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkader

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkader
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (4.6%)3 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years8 (3.8%)27 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years24 (30.0%)22 (20.6%)
75 Years and over14 (31.8%)55 (57.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elkader

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elkader: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (7.5%)11 (10.3%)
75 Years and over5 (11.4%)34 (35.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elkader: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.4%)5 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (10.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elkader: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (4.6%)3 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.4%)3 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years15 (18.8%)3 (2.8%)
75 Years and over2 (4.5%)18 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elkader: <span>Ambulatory 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 Years6 (2.9%)16 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years11 (13.8%)7 (6.5%)
75 Years and over12 (27.3%)22 (22.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elkader: <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 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.7%)4 (3.7%)
75 Years and over5 (11.4%)15 (15.6%)

Technology Access in Elkader

Computing Device Access in Elkader

Computing Device Access in Elkader
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop40868.3%
Smartphone44073.7%
Tablet38264.0%
No Computing Device7813.1%
Total597100.0%

Internet Access in Elkader

Internet Access in Elkader
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home39265.7%
Cellular Data Only8213.7%
Satellite Internet183.0%
No Internet11419.1%
Total597100.0%

Elkader Summary

Elkader, Iowa is a small town located in Clayton County, Iowa. It is situated along the Turkey River and is the county seat of Clayton County. The population of Elkader was 1,273 at the 2010 census.

History

Elkader was founded in 1846 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after Abd el-Kader, an Algerian leader who fought against the French in the 1830s. The settlers were inspired by his courage and named the town after him.
The town was incorporated in 1858 and quickly became a thriving community. It was a major trading center for the surrounding area and was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a woolen mill, and a brewery.
In the late 19th century, Elkader was a major stop on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The railroad brought new people and businesses to the town, and it continued to grow and prosper.

Geography

Elkader is located in the northeast corner of Clayton County, Iowa. It is situated along the Turkey River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located about 30 miles from Dubuque, Iowa and about 90 miles from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The climate in Elkader is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in January is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Elkader is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of corn, soybeans, and other crops.
In addition to agriculture, Elkader is home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a bank, and several restaurants. The town also has a small industrial park, which is home to several small businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elkader was 1,273. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Elkader was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,845. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Elkader is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elkader?
Total Population of Elkader is 1,326.
What is the Total Male Population of Elkader?
Total Male Population of Elkader is 629.
What is the Total Female Population of Elkader?
Total Female Population of Elkader is 697.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elkader?
There are 90.24 Males per 100 Females in Elkader.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elkader?
There are 110.81 Females per 100 Males in Elkader.
What is the Median Population Age in Elkader?
Median Population Age in Elkader is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elkader
Average Family Size in Elkader is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elkader
Average Household Size in Elkader is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elkader?
Per Capita income in Elkader is $31,946.
What is the Median Family Income in Elkader?
Median Family Income in Elkader is $98,015.
What is the Median Household income in Elkader?
Median Household Income in Elkader is $62,574.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elkader?
Income or Wage Gap in Elkader is 28.4%.
Women in Elkader earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elkader?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elkader is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elkader?
There are 624 People in the Labor Forcein in Elkader.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elkader?
61.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Elkader.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elkader?
Unemployment Rate in Elkader is 1.0%.