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Elkhorn

California · 1,588 residents · 4.803 sq mi
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Elkhorn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $493,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
1,588
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,591 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
331 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9741K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elkhorn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,370 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,767
+55%since 2000
from $24,999 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$493,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $996 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+6%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,015)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(444)
Asian3.8%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(950)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(669)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(753)
Asian3.5%(55)
Other8.9%(142)
Diversity Score75.6%(1,200)
Diversity Score
76
+27%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhorn, California?

Elkhorn, California has about 1,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhorn, California?

The typical household in Elkhorn, California earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhorn, California expensive?

In Elkhorn, California, the median home is worth about $493,500, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn, California?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhorn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhorn, California?

About 0.0% of people in Elkhorn, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhorn, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhorn, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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