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Elk City

Idaho · 202 residents · 2.506 sq mi
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Elk City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,103. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 68 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $354,200. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−25%since 2023
from 270 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 108 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−18%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
39143248352456201120202024Elk City
2024202
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,103
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,643 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,049
−22%since 2023
from $19,339 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
+59%since 2023
from 0.194 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information74.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing25.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $356,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
54.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
−3%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(20)
Diversity Score23%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(31)
Diversity Score39.5%(80)
Diversity Score
40
+72%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
43.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Idaho?

Elk City, Idaho has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk City, Idaho?

The typical household in Elk City, Idaho earns about $61,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk City, Idaho expensive?

In Elk City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $354,200.

How educated are people in Elk City, Idaho?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elk City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk City, Idaho?

About 15.8% of people in Elk City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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