Eldon, MO is a small town located in Miller County in the state of Missouri. With a population of 4,399 people, and a population density of 1,335 people per square mile, it is much more sparsely populated than the US overall with 93 people per square mile. The local businesses which make up Eldon's economy include Turner's Grocery Store, Wehmeyer Furniture & Appliance Co., and D & T Realty. There are also several year-round outdoor activities in Eldon such as camping at Lake of the Ozarks State Park or fishing on the Osage River. Additionally, there are many organizations in Eldon such as the American Legion Post No. 161 or the Lions Club. Every summer Eldon also hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration with games and fireworks. Local sporting events include baseball games for the Eldon Mustangs at Mertens Field and softball games for the Eldon Eagles at Carrington Park.
The population in Eldon is 4,399. There are 1,237 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Eldon is 37.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Eldon is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Eldon
- 45.1% are married
- 21.1% are divorced
- 24.0% are married with children
- 28.4% have children, but are single
Race in Eldon
- 90.9% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 4.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander