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Elk County

Kansas · 2,483 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 $42,564. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 778 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,400. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,483
−24%since 2000
from 3,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+9%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,564
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,267 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,374
+58%since 2000
from $16,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,214)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(101)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other6%(148)
Diversity Score23.7%(587)
Diversity Score
24
+265%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk County, Kansas?

Elk County, Kansas has about 2,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk County, Kansas earns about $42,564 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 $49,400, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Elk County, Kansas?

About 17.5% 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 16.4% 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 844 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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