Elk County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,453 | — | #3,076 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,609 | -14.0% | #1,662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.8 years | +25.4% | #296 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $68,500 | -75.7% | #3,200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $552 | -52.5% | #3,115 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.7% | #879 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Elk County has a population of 2,453, making it the #3,076 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Elk County is $64,609, ranking #1,662 out of 3,222 counties — 14.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Elk County is $68,500 (-75.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $552/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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92.6% of residents in Elk County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Elk County, Kansas
Elk County, Kansas has a total population of 2,453, making it the 3,076th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elk County is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Elk County is $64,609, which ranks #1,662 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Elk County is $68,500, 75.7% below the national median. Renters in Elk County pay a median gross rent of $552 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Elk County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.
Elk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%).
All data for Elk County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.