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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Elk County

Kansas · 3,261 residents · 644.264 sq mi
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Elk County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,267. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,261
−2%since 1990
from 3,327 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.0
−1%since 1990
from 46.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Elk County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,267
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,730 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,066
+55%since 1990
from $10,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
18.9% rent
1.1
+34%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,231)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score10.2%(339)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,081)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(71)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score6.5%(211)
6
−36%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 36.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk County, Kansas?

Elk County, Kansas has about 3,261 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elk County, Kansas?

The typical household in Elk County, Kansas earns about $27,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk County, Kansas expensive?

In Elk County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $31,000, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Elk County, Kansas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elk County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk County, Kansas?

About 13.8% of people in Elk County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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