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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elko

South Carolina · 212 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 $23,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,900. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

212
−1%since 1990
from 215 in 1990
1990 – 2025
202 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 205 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+31%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
981522062603141990201020202024Elko
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,571
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,973
+93%since 1990
from $8,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$431
+118%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
17.4% rent
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(76)
Black64.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(123)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(88)
Black58.5%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(129)
61
+6%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+26.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elko, South Carolina?

Elko, South Carolina has about 212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elko, South Carolina earns about $23,571 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 $52,900, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, South Carolina?

About 7.6% 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 22.9% of people in Elko, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elko, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elko, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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