Elsah is a village located in Jersey County Illinois. Elsah has a 2024 population of 516. Elsah is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 523 in 2020.
The average household income in Elsah is $95,281 with a poverty rate of 15.79%. The median age in Elsah is 20.6 years: 21.1 years for males, and 19.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elsah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 461 | 70.38% |
| Asian | 70 | 10.69% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 10.53% |
| Other race | 23 | 3.51% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.31% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 47 | 1.4 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 30 | 1.03 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 17 | 2.06 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.06
Average Family Size
1.4
Average Household Size
80.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 2.41% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 15.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 45.78% |
| High School Graduate | 11 | 13.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 11 | 13.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 68 | 47 |
| Black | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 69.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $62,917 | $0 | $63,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $64,375 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $165,417 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$64,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.82% of Elsah residents speak only English, while 27.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 7 | 77.78% |
| White | 59 | 5 | 8.47% |
15.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.03%
Male Poverty Rate
5.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elsah is Black, with 77.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elsah is White, with 8.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 26.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.9% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,750 | $126,394 |
| Households | $83,750 | $95,281 |
| Married Families | $138,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,750 | $77,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
10.7%
Male Marriage Rate
4.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.77%
Born in Elsah
84.27%
Native Born
15.73%
Foreign Born
13.59%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
84.27% of Elsah residents were born in the United States, with 49.77% having been born in Illinois. 13.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 508 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 509 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 511 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 513 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 514 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 516 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 518 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 519 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 517 | -6 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 523 | -81 | -13.41% |
| 2019 | 604 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 605 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 607 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 606 | -32 | -5.02% |
| 2015 | 638 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 637 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 633 | -16 | -2.47% |
| 2012 | 649 | -31 | -4.56% |
| 2011 | 680 | 7 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 673 | 0 | 0% |