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Elk Creek

California · 138 residents · 1.475 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 45 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $138,500. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−25%since 2019
from 183 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 124 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
61.1
+86%since 2019
from 32.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1579144208273201020202024Elk Creek
202436
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,553
+16%since 2019
from $23,678 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
39.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(12)
Diversity Score59.4%(109)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(120)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(5)
Diversity Score23.7%(33)
Diversity Score
24
−60%since 2019
from 59 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
−15%since 2019
from 45.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
Female
64.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Creek, California?

Elk Creek, California has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Elk Creek, California expensive?

In Elk Creek, California, the median home is worth about $138,500, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Creek, California?

About 16.3% 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 5.1% of people in Elk Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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