Eldon is a city located in Miller County Missouri. Eldon has a 2024 population of 4,661. Eldon is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 5.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,424 in 2020.
The average household income in Eldon is $55,090 with a poverty rate of 13.42%. The median age in Eldon is 41.2 years: 36.9 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eldon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,317 | 96.23% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 46 | 1.03% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,051 | 2.14 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 998 | 1.14 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Married | 851 | 3.1 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 202 | 3.08 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 380 | 11.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 5.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,358 | 41.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 948 | 28.63% |
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 | 3,169 | 2,910 | 493 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 46 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Asian | 41 | 35 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 23 | 8 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,676 | $18,500 | $43,619 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,966 | $60,375 | $53,707 |
| High School Graduate | $39,727 | $41,884 | $37,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,685 | $0 | $9,773 |
| Overall | $37,572 | $40,716 | $34,280 |
| Some College | $32,851 | $36,786 | $32,711 |
$37,572
Average Earnings
$40,716
Average Male
$34,280
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.16% of Eldon residents speak only English, while 6.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,137 | 587 | 14.19% |
13.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.61%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eldon is White, with 14.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eldon is White, with 14.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.13% |
| High School | 19.07% |
| Some College | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,917 | $81,364 |
| Households | $39,202 | $55,090 |
| Married Families | $78,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,185 | $26,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
262
Number of Veterans
242
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Korea | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 7.19% |
| Native American | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
69.15%
Born in Eldon
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
98.71% of Eldon residents were born in the United States, with 69.15% having been born in Missouri. 0% 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 | 4,957 | 59 | 1.2% |
| 2028 | 4,898 | 59 | 1.22% |
| 2027 | 4,839 | 60 | 1.26% |
| 2026 | 4,779 | 59 | 1.25% |
| 2025 | 4,720 | 59 | 1.27% |
| 2024 | 4,661 | 59 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 4,602 | 55 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 4,547 | 88 | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 4,459 | 35 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 4,424 | -284 | -6.03% |
| 2019 | 4,708 | 61 | 1.31% |
| 2018 | 4,647 | 12 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 4,635 | 38 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 4,597 | 19 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,578 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,586 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4,586 | 41 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 4,545 | -27 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 4,572 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4,572 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,895 | 476 | 10.77% |
| 1990 | 4,419 | 77 | 1.77% |
| 1980 | 4,342 | 822 | 23.35% |
| 1970 | 3,520 | 362 | 11.46% |
| 1960 | 3,158 | 392 | 14.17% |
| 1950 | 2,766 | 176 | 6.8% |
| 1940 | 2,590 | -581 | -18.32% |
| 1930 | 3,171 | 535 | 20.3% |
| 1920 | 2,636 | -2,321 | -46.82% |