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Elma (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Elma, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)385.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.8% (-4)
Growth Since 2020-5.33% (-28)
Rank in State447th
Rank in Country19181th

The population of Elma, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 497. This is a decrease of -0.8% (-4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Elma by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Elma by Age

Elma Population Pyramid 2022
Elma Median Age
43.9
Total
49.5
Male
38.4
Female
Elma Sex Ratio
40.57%
213
Male
59.43%
312
Female
Elma Age Dependency Ratio
45.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
43.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Elma Adults
404
Adults
(126 of whom are seniors) in Elma.

Population of Elma by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Elma

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 38.18%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 28.5%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 44.75%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Elma

While the overall poverty rate of Elma is 38.18%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (44.75%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (28.5%).

Poverty Rate of Elma by Employment Status and Sex

21.36%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
10.91%
Male Employed
40%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Elma by Education

52.38%
Less Than 9th Grade
30.61%
High School
14.44%
Some College
8.33%
Bachelors or Greater