Elma is a city located in Howard County, Iowa. Elma has a 2025 population of 479. Elma is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -5.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 506 in 2020.
The average household income in Elma is $46,990 with a poverty rate of 22.96%.The median age in Elma is 48 years: 48.2 years for males, and 46 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elma includes 91.91% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 568 | 91.91% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 8.09% |
Married
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Never Married
Elma's average per capita income is $41,188. Household income levels show a median of $41,528. The poverty rate stands at 22.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,036 | - |
| Families | $50,500 | $49,927 |
| Households | $41,528 | $46,990 |
| Non Families | $31,528 | $39,316 |
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