Elderon, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 135, Elderon'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

Elderon is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Marathon County. The total population is 135. It ranks as the 737th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elderon is 60.3 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 7.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elderon is $65,417. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 193% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $153,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Elderon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elderon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%.

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elderon, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.