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Elk Falls

Kansas · 113 residents · 0.727 sq mi
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Elk Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 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 56.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
+1%since 2000
from 112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+17%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4267931181441990201020202024Elk Falls
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,955
+39%since 2000
from $15,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
18.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(4)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.8%(33)
Diversity Score52.8%(60)
Diversity Score
53
+370%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−28%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Falls, Kansas?

Elk Falls, Kansas has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk Falls, Kansas earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Elk Falls, Kansas?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Falls, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Falls, Kansas?

About 14.4% of people in Elk Falls, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Falls, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Falls, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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