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Elk City

Kansas · 260 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 $26,719. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $27,800. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
−15%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−3%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2073204335466591990201020202024Elk City
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,719
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,873
+5%since 2000
from $15,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(25)
Diversity Score29.7%(77)
Diversity Score
30
+411%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Kansas?

Elk City, Kansas has about 260 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk City, Kansas earns about $26,719 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 $27,800, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Elk City, Kansas?

About 10.2% 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 38.4% of people in Elk City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk City, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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