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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elkin

North Carolina · 4,109 residents · 6.809 sq mi
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The short version

Elkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,698. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,200. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,109
+9%since 1990
from 3,770 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 554 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.4
−6%since 1990
from 43.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,698
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,621 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,123
+53%since 1990
from $13,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,423)
Black9.2%(347)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score22%(829)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(3,226)
Black6.9%(282)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(552)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score43.7%(1,795)
Diversity Score
44
+99%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkin, North Carolina?

Elkin, North Carolina has about 4,109 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkin, North Carolina?

The typical household in Elkin, North Carolina earns about $31,698 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkin, North Carolina expensive?

In Elkin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Elkin, North Carolina?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elkin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkin, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of people in Elkin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkin, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkin, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 339 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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