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Elk County

Kansas · 2,882 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 $33,455. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,882
−12%since 2000
from 3,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+6%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,455
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,267 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,958
+30%since 2000
from $16,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+39%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,081)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(71)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(211)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,694)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(79)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other3.3%(95)
Diversity Score15.4%(444)
Diversity Score
15
+138%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% 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
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk County, Kansas?

Elk County, Kansas has about 2,882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk County, Kansas earns about $33,455 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 $52,700, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Elk County, Kansas?

About 17.1% 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 18.4% 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 445 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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