Eldon City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 998 people in the city, organized into 438 households, and 276 families living in the city. The population density was 884.3 people per square mile (341.43/kmē), making it the 391st most densely populated city in Iowa. There were 470 housing units at an average density of 415.9 per square mile (160.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the city Age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 109.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 108.4 females. The median age is 39.1 years, The median age of males was 38.3 years, for females the median age was 39.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.4% from two or more races and 0.4% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $26950, it is 110th poorest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $37250, it is the 242nd lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $14495, making its Iowa's 202nd lowest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $20108, The median income for males was $25543, compared to $16193 for females.
In 2000, 235 pupils and students, of which 46.38% are male and 53.62% are female, 23.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.94% nursery or pri school, 8.94% kindergarten, 47.66% elementary school, 20.85% high school and 13.62% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 998 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 999 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 999 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1000 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 998 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 989 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 983 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 980 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 980 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 973 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Elementary school | 49 | 63 | 112 |
| High school | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon city, Iowa | $26950 | $37250 | $14495 |
| Wapello County, Iowa | $32188 | $39224 | $16500 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |