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Elroy, Wisconsin
Elroy, city, in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Elroy had 1,255 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,356 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,522 (±230). GEOID 5523800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,255
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,356 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,522 ±230
Median household income
$58,385
±$6,287 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$136,600
±$19,812 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$850
±$216 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Elroy and what county is it in?
Elroy is a city in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 675 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elroy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,255 people lived in Elroy on July 1, 2025, down 7.3% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,356 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,522 (±230).
| Measure | Elroy | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,522 ±230 | 26,689 | no clear change |
| Households | 599 ±79 | 10,955 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.26 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 683 ±76 | 14,767 | no clear change |
Elroy's population since 2000
From 1,578 in 2000 to 1,255 in 2025: down 20.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elroy as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elroy?
The median resident of Elroy is 36.4 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.4%.
| Measure | Elroy | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±3.5 | 45.8 | −9.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±5.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±3.6 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±4.4 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1% ±5.6 pts | 87.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±5.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±3.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±4.1 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8% ±4.7 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±5.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±3.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elroy earn?
Half of Elroy's 599 households earn less than $58,385 a year (±$6,287), against $67,270 in Juneau County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $61,095 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elroy | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,385 ±$6,287 | $67,270 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,162 ±$7,410 | $80,141 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,956 ±$3,264 | $33,746 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% ±3.5 pts | 13.0% | −8.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.1% ±5.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±4.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±2.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±6.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elroy?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Elroy's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,600 by its owner (±$19,812). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 32.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elroy | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,600 ±$19,812 | $177,700 | +$36,422 |
| Median gross rent | $850 ±$216 | $879 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.5% ±13.9 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,373 ±$102 | $1,390 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1% ±6.0 pts | 78.1% | +16.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.9% ±6.0 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 683 ±76 | 14,767 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±4.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±10.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2% ±5.2 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.4% ±5.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±3.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elroy building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Elroy in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elroy work and get to work?
69.4% of Elroy's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes.
| Measure | Elroy | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±4.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.4% ±6.9 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.8% ±5.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±4.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±2.5 | 24.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elroy?
No census tract lies mostly in Elroy; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1006Juneau County | 3,408 | $65,313 |
| Tract 1002Juneau County | 3,627 | $71,389 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elroy) · Census block assignment files
How does Elroy compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elroy is the 9,431st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 335th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Elroy ranks 831st of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 335th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 883rd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 308th | 914 |
| Median household income | 831st | 914 |
| Per capita income | 858th | 911 |
| Median home value | 882nd | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 632nd | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 223rd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 739th | 914 |
| Median age | 833rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 614th | 914 |
| Travel time to work | 733rd | 914 |
Elroy's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Elroy with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elroy?
18 of the 57 figures for Elroy on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elroy are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elroy.