Elvaston, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 163, Elvaston'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

Elvaston is a small community located in Illinois, within Hancock County. The total population is 163. It ranks as the 1247th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elvaston is 52.4 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elvaston is $38,750. This is 54% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Elvaston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $126,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elvaston has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

3.0% 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 92% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elvaston, 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.