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Elko

South Carolina · 140 residents (2025 est.) · 1.049 sq mi
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Elko has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,278. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,500. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
+40%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
−23%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:140 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
981522062603141990201020202024Elko
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,278
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,905
+18%since 2000
from $15,973 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+6%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,571
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(88)
Black58.5%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(55)
Black66.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(44)
Diversity Score62.6%(185)
Diversity Score
63
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+90%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
48.4%
+33.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elko, South Carolina?

Elko, South Carolina has about 296 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elko, South Carolina?

The typical household in Elko, South Carolina earns about $40,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elko, South Carolina expensive?

In Elko, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $1,571 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, South Carolina?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elko, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elko, South Carolina?

About 26.7% of people in Elko, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elko, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elko, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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