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Elko

South Carolina · 140 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 $33,500. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−34%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+15%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981522062603141990201020202024Elko
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,627
+4%since 2000
from $15,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$432
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
18.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(47)
Black52.1%(73)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score71.3%(100)
Diversity Score
71
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
45.1%
+30.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elko, South Carolina?

Elko, South Carolina has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elko, South Carolina earns about $33,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elko, South Carolina expensive?

In Elko, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, South Carolina?

About 8.7% 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 10.4% 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 75 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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