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Elkin

North Carolina · 4,001 residents · 6.809 sq mi
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Elkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,400. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,001
−3%since 2000
from 4,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
588 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Elkin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,557
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,698 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,814
−11%since 2000
from $21,123 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+74%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(3,226)
Black6.9%(282)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(552)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(1,795)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(2,992)
Black5.4%(216)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(713)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score49.5%(1,980)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
58.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkin, North Carolina?

Elkin, North Carolina has about 4,001 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elkin, North Carolina earns about $31,557 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 $149,400, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Elkin, North Carolina?

About 24.3% 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 20.8% 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 231 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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