Eldora, Iowa
Eldora: City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States
About
Eldora is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,732 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,571 inhabitants.
The city was created 130 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Eldora
| Population : | 2,571 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 50627 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 11.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,086 feet / 331 meters |
| Capital city : | Eldora is capital of Hardin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:07:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eldora is located at 42°21'39"N 93°5'59"W (42.3608200, -93.0996500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Eldora
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Eldora decreased by 6.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,732 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,715 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,706 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,706 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,691 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,688 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,668 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,644 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,629 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,612 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,571 | -1.59% | estimation process |
Other Places in Eldora
1 Eldora City Hall
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People born in Eldora (6)
People born in Eldora, including lawyer Edward B. Burling, United States federal judge George Gardner Fagg, actor Jonathan Hole, .
List
- Polly Granzow (American politician) she was born in 29/09/1941
- Thomas DeBaggio (American herbalist) he was born in 05/01/1942
- Winifred Ward (professor at Northwestern University, known for work in children's theatre) she was born in 29/10/1884
Schools in Eldora
College & universities near Eldora, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153296 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls (IA) | 50126 |
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | 4,940 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Ackley | 1,485 | City in Iowa, America |
| Hubbard | 793 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Alden | 726 | City in Iowa, the United States of America |
| Radcliffe | 517 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Union | 373 | City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States |
| Steamboat Rock | 298 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Providence | 220 | City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States |
| Whitten | 140 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Buckeye | 107 | Township in Hardin County, Iowa |
| Owasa | 41 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Eldora distances to largest Iowa cities
