Elkader, Iowa
Elkader: Town
About
Elkader is a town located in the county of Clayton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,273 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,201 inhabitants.
The town was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Elkader
| Population : | 1,201 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Clayton County |
| Postal code : | 52043 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 3.67 km2 |
| Named for : | Abdelkader El Djezairi |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Capital city : | Elkader is capital of Clayton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:27:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 327 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elkader is located at 42°51'14"N 91°24'20"W (42.8538700, -91.4054200).
Elkader map
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- Official Website
Official website of Elkader
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elkader decreased by 6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,273 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,280 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,269 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,253 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,246 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,243 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,241 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,242 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,223 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,217 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,201 | -1.33% | estimation process |
People born in Elkader (6)
People born in Elkader, including politician Asle Gronna, bishop in the Catholic Church in the United States Francis John Dunn, politician John Reck, .
List
- Jack Dittmer (American baseball player) he was born in 10/01/1928
- E. V. Carter (American banker) he was born in 13/10/1860
- William Witt (Iowa politician) he was born in 02/02/1950
Schools in Elkader
College & universities near Elkader, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elkader, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Elkader
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elkader Post Office | Elkader (IA) | 52043 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Elkader , Kansas township in Logan County, Kansas with a population of 8 people.
Other cities in Clayton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clayton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Guttenberg | 1,783 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Monona | 1,462 | Township in Clayton County, Iowa |
| Strawberry Point | 1,193 | City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| McGregor | 826 | City in Iowa |
| Garnavillo | 716 | Township in Clayton County, Iowa |
| Marquette | 448 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Luana | 276 | City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States |
| Farmersburg | 264 | Township in Clayton County, Iowa |
| Volga | 193 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| North Buena Vista | 120 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Saint Olaf | 99 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garber | 86 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Osterdock | 47 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clayton | 39 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkport | 36 | Ghost town in Clayton County, Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Elkader distances to largest Iowa cities
