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Elk City

Idaho · 170 residents · 2.506 sq mi
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Population has grown 16% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 52.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
+16%since 2019
from 147 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 59 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.7
−4%since 2019
from 63.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
39143248352456201120202024Elk City
2024202
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,773
−5%since 2019
from $14,544 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
22.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(11)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Idaho?

Elk City, Idaho has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Elk City, Idaho?

About 15.5% 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 52.6% of people in Elk City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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