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Elk Park

North Carolina · 542 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 $40,272. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
+18%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+17%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2964185416637851990201020202024Elk Park
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,272
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,193
+50%since 2000
from $13,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−12%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(61)
Diversity Score
11
+93%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+92%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Park, North Carolina?

Elk Park, North Carolina has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk Park, North Carolina earns about $40,272 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 $120,000.

How educated are people in Elk Park, North Carolina?

About 9.0% 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 27.3% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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