Eldon, Missouri

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Eldon is a city located in Miller County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,895.

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Geography

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Eldon is located at 38°20'53" North, 92°34'54" West (38.347982, -92.581804)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 4,895 people, 2,194 households, and 1,270 families residing in the city. The population density was 559.2/km² (1,450.2/mi²). There were 2,396 housing units at an average density of 273.7/km² (709.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% White, 0.33% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,194 households out of which 26.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,103, and the median income for a family was $34,621. Males had a median income of $27,818 versus $17,690 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,015. 15.8% of the population and 12.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.5% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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