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Elko

South Carolina · 215 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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Elko has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

215
+1%vs 2000
vs 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
205 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−24%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
981522062603141990201020202024Elko
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,571 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,264
−48%vs 2000
vs $15,973 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.3%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$150
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $431 in 2000
US average: $450
83.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
16.7% rent
2.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(76)
Black64.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(123)
57
−6%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.2%
−26.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elko, South Carolina?

Elko, South Carolina has about 215 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elko, South Carolina earns about $21,250 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $150 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, South Carolina?

About 3.1% 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 29.3% of people in Elko, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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