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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elk Park

North Carolina · 459 residents · 0.691 sq mi
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Elk Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,769. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,000. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

459
−3%since 1990
from 473 in 1990
1990 – 2025
664 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 685 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
−2%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2964185416637851990201020202024Elk Park
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,769
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,558 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,486
+54%since 1990
from $8,729 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
27.3% rent
3.4
+57%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(27)
6
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.1%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elk Park, North Carolina?

Elk Park, North Carolina has about 459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elk Park, North Carolina?

The typical household in Elk Park, North Carolina earns about $20,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Park, North Carolina expensive?

In Elk Park, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Park, North Carolina?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Park, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Park, North Carolina?

About 20.0% of people in Elk Park, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Park, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Park, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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