Elcho, WI Demographics

A map of Elcho's Population by Race

Elcho, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 207, a dramatic decrease from the 327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elcho, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elcho has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elcho, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 5.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elcho is ranked the 686th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elcho was ranked the 611th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elcho's White Population

201 residents of Elcho, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elcho is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Elcho ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elcho's White population has declined by an estimated 33.4%. White residents' share of Elcho's population has increased from 92.4% to 97.1%.

Elcho is more White than neighboring Summit Lake (93.5% White), Mole Lake (21.2% White), Antigo (88.9% White), and Rhinelander (92.7% White). Elcho is less White than neighboring Post Lake (99.7% White).

Elcho's Black Population

0 residents of Elcho, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elcho is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Elcho ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elcho's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elcho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elcho is less Black than neighboring Mole Lake (2.4% Black), Antigo (0.3% Black), and Rhinelander (1.1% Black).

Elcho's Asian Population

0 residents of Elcho, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elcho is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elcho ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elcho's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elcho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elcho's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elcho, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elcho is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Elcho ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elcho's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elcho's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Elcho is less Hispanic than neighboring Post Lake (0.3% Hispanic), Mole Lake (0.4% Hispanic), Antigo (4.2% Hispanic), and Rhinelander (1.9% Hispanic).

Elcho's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Elcho, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elcho is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elcho ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elcho's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elcho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Elcho is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summit Lake (0% Native American/Other), Post Lake (0% Native American/Other), Antigo (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rhinelander (0.6% Native American/Other). Elcho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mole Lake (65.5% Native American/Other).

Elcho's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Elcho, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elcho is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Elcho ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elcho's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elcho's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.4%.

Elcho is more Multiracial than neighboring Post Lake (0% Multiracial). Elcho is less Multiracial than neighboring Summit Lake (6.5% Multiracial), Mole Lake (10.5% Multiracial), Antigo (6.1% Multiracial), and Rhinelander (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.