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Elk Creek

California · 163 residents · 1.475 sq mi
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Elk Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,600. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
+83%vs 2011
vs 89 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
+83%vs 2011
vs 60 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 53.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1579144208273201020202024Elk Creek
202436
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,333 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,816
+3%vs 2011
vs $19,307 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.340 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction34.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $93,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−55.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(3)
Diversity Score16%(14)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(8)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other9.3%(15)
Diversity Score32.2%(53)
Diversity Score
32
+101%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 27.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+29.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.0%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.2%
+23.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.7% in 2011
Female
28.8%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Creek, California?

Elk Creek, California has about 163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Creek, California?

The typical household in Elk Creek, California earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Creek, California expensive?

In Elk Creek, California, the median home is worth about $103,600.

How educated are people in Elk Creek, California?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Creek, California?

About 1.7% of people in Elk Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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