Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Eldridge, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,818

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%6,071

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%461

Two or More

1.8%126

Asian

1.4%96

Black

0.9%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%114

High School Diploma

12.7%585

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%261

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%632

Associate's Degree

9.5%437

Bachelor's Degree

36.4%1,672

Master's Degree

11.8%541

Professional Degree

3.7%171

Doctorate

2.5%114

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

54.4%

Graduate+

18%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$350,500

Median Renti

$945

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.9%2,427

Renter-Occupied

14.1%399

Total Units

2,890

Homeownership

85.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.8%19

$100K–$150K

15.3%372

$150K–$200K

8.8%214

$200K–$300K

15.3%371

$300K–$500K

39.2%951

$500K–$1M

19.3%468

$1M+

1.3%32

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%28

2010–2019

18.9%546

2000–2009

35.8%1,036

1990–1999

12.4%358

1980–1989

7.9%229

1970–1979

7.8%226

1960–1969

9.6%276

1950–1959

1.5%42

1940–1949

1%29

1939 or earlier

4.2%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%2,358

Electricity

14.9%421

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%32

Other

0.5%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,316

Mean Household Incomei

$129,023

Per Capita Incomei

$53,194

Poverty Ratei

1.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,573

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%57

$10K–$15K

0.3%9

$15K–$20K

3.8%106

$20K–$25K

2.3%66

$25K–$30K

1.6%44

$30K–$35K

4%113

$40K–$45K

2.1%59

$45K–$50K

5.2%146

$50K–$60K

3.9%110

$60K–$75K

4.5%127

$75K–$100K

16.9%478

$100K–$125K

8%225

$125K–$150K

14.8%418

$150K–$200K

11.6%329

$200K+

19.1%539

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes71% occupied$413/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,316/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

71%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

24%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

811.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,451

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,536

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

463(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured