U.S. County · Profile

Elk County

2.5KTotal Population
4Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-24.35%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Elk County has a population of 2,467 as of 2023. It is located in Kansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Elk County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.4%2,280
Two or More Races5.4%133
Hispanic or Latino4.7%116
Some Other Race0.9%22
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%20
Asian0.4%10
Black or African American0.1%2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Elk County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,000
33.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,159
26.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.8%
28.7% above national average
Median Age
50.4 years

Income & Poverty

$50,000Median Household Income
$28,159Per Capita Income
14.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,000$66,254
Families$65,701$76,649
Married-couple Families$65,701$73,585
Nonfamily Households$27,292$29,475

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Elk County, Kansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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