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Elsah (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Elsah, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)447.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.98% (-15)
Growth Since 2020-30.24% (-212)
Rank in State913th
Rank in Country19282th

The population of Elsah, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 489. This is a decrease of -2.98% (-15 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Elsah by Race

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

Population of Elsah by Age

Elsah Population Pyramid 2022
Elsah Median Age
20.7
Total
20.8
Male
20.6
Female
Elsah Sex Ratio
54.49%
382
Male
45.51%
319
Female
Elsah Age Dependency Ratio
7.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
1.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Elsah Adults
694
Adults
(48 of whom are seniors) in Elsah.

Population of Elsah by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Elsah

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 6.3%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 11.29%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 1.54%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Elsah

While the overall poverty rate of Elsah is 6.3%, 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 (1.54%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (11.29%).

Poverty Rate of Elsah by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Elsah by Education

30%
Less Than 9th Grade
0%
High School
0%
Some College
3.8%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Elsah

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Elsah

The most common language spoken in Elsah is English, with 86.31% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 4.28% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Elsah by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Elsah, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Elsah by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree6649.25%
Bachelors Degree2619.4%
Associates Degree10.75%
Some College1712.69%
High School Graduate1410.45%
9th to 12th Grade64.48%
Less Than 9th Grade42.99%

Earnings Statistics of Elsah by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$48,036

Average Earnings

$45,000

Average Male

$48,125

Average Female

Employment of Elsah by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elsah by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elsah by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Elsah

Marriage Rates

  • 14.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 17.1%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 12.2%

    Female Marriage Rate

Elsah Marriage

In Elsah, 17.1% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Elsah

Elsah Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Elsah Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
71.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Elsah by Type

2.36
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned