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Elko

South Carolina · 193 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 $19,375. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,900. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−9%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
981522062603141990201020202024Elko
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,375
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,826
−1%since 2000
from $15,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,900
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−55.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(78)
Black58.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(118)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
57.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elko, South Carolina?

Elko, South Carolina has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elko, South Carolina earns about $19,375 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, South Carolina?

About 1.2% 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 26.4% 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 22 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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