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The City of Eldridge had a population of 6,818 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Eldridge is located at latitude 41.6581 and longitude -90.5846 in Scott County. The formal boundaries for the City of Eldridge encompass a land area of 9.55 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Scott County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Eldridge 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 Eldridge is located within Township of Sheridan, a minor civil division (MCD) of Scott County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,818 (100%) |
| Population Density | 699 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $106,316 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,194 |
| Median Home Value | $350,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,890 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,427 (84.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 399 (13.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 (2.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,826 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 1,907 (67.5%) |
The table below compares Eldridge 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 | # 60 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 475 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 65 | 94th |
| Per Capita Income | # 57 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 329 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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