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The City of Elma had a population of 659 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Elma ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Elma is located at latitude 43.2466 and longitude -92.436 in Howard County. The formal boundaries for the City of Elma encompass a land area of 1.29 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Howard County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Elma has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Elma is located within Township of Afton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Howard County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 659 (100%) |
| Population Density | 537 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,375 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,227 |
| Median Home Value | $81,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 337 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 203 (60.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 92 (27.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 (12.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 295 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Family Households | 145 (49.2%) |
The table below compares Elma to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 404 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 601 | 42nd |
| Median Household Income | # 976 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 776 | 25th |
| Diversity Index | # 768 | 25th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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