Eldred, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 172, Eldred's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Eldred is a small community located in Illinois, within Greene County. The total population is 172. It ranks as the 1237th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eldred is 51.0 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 9.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eldred is $80,417. This is 4% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $80,000. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Eldred is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eldred has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.2% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

2.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eldred, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.