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Elk City

Kansas · 325 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Elk City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $40,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+7%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
962 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
−3%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2073204335466591990201020202024Elk City
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,989
−1%since 2000
from $15,152 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing14.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−56.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+37%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(303)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(30)
Diversity Score23.5%(76)
Diversity Score
23
+304%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+144%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Kansas?

Elk City, Kansas has about 325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk City, Kansas earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk City, Kansas expensive?

In Elk City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $40,600, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Elk City, Kansas?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elk City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk City, Kansas?

About 27.2% of people in Elk City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk City, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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