Elroy, WI Demographics

A map of Elroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,356	1,264	89.1%	93.2%
Multiracial	128	27	8.4%	2.0%
Black	14	8	0.9%	0.6%
Hispanic	12	40	0.8%	2.9%
Asian	7	3	0.5%	0.2%
Native American/Other	5	14	0.3%	1.0%

Elroy, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,522, a large increase from the 1,356 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elroy has become considerably more 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 Elroy, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 19.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elroy is ranked the 313th 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). Elroy was ranked the 340th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elroy's White Population

1,356 residents of Elroy, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elroy is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Elroy ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Elroy's population has decreased from 93.2% to 89.1%.

Elroy is more White than neighboring Wonewoc (77.2% White). Elroy is less White than neighboring Union Center (90.2% White), Hillsboro (91.7% White), Kendall (94.7% White), and Hustler (92.9% White).

Elroy's Black Population

14 residents of Elroy, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elroy is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Elroy ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Elroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Elroy is more Black than neighboring Union Center (0% Black), Hillsboro (0.2% Black), Kendall (0% Black), and Hustler (0% Black). Elroy is less Black than neighboring Wonewoc (1.6% Black).

Elroy's Asian Population

7 residents of Elroy, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elroy is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elroy ranks 530th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Asian residents' share of Elroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Elroy is more Asian than neighboring Kendall (0% Asian). Elroy is less Asian than neighboring Wonewoc (1.8% Asian), Hillsboro (0.6% Asian), and Hustler (1.4% Asian).

Elroy's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Elroy, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elroy is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Elroy ranks 417th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elroy's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.8%.

Elroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Union Center (0% Hispanic), Kendall (0.3% Hispanic), and Hustler (0% Hispanic). Elroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Wonewoc (5.2% Hispanic), and Hillsboro (4.3% Hispanic).

Elroy's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Elroy, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elroy is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elroy ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elroy's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Elroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wonewoc (0% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (0% Native American/Other), and Hustler (0% Native American/Other). Elroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union Center (1.9% Native American/Other), and Kendall (1.3% Native American/Other).

Elroy's Multiracial Population

128 residents of Elroy, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elroy is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Elroy ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 374.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Elroy's population has increased from 2.0% to 8.4%.

Elroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Center (7.4% Multiracial), Hillsboro (3.2% Multiracial), Kendall (3.7% Multiracial), and Hustler (5.7% Multiracial). Elroy is less Multiracial than neighboring Wonewoc (14.2% 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.