Elk Horn is a city located in Shelby County Iowa. Elk Horn has a 2024 population of 641. Elk Horn is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 6.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 601 in 2020.
The average household income in Elk Horn is $71,827 with a poverty rate of 15.04%. The median age in Elk Horn is 46.3 years: 37.1 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elk Horn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 589 | 94.54% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 252 | 2.22 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 127 | 2.87 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.3 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 23 | 2.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 5.28% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 17.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 187 | 42.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 78 | 17.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 386 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,625 | $0 | $43,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,250 | $64,375 | $40,000 |
| High School Graduate | $39,722 | $61,250 | $36,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,809 | $71,250 | $37,159 |
| Some College | $61,250 | $78,250 | $27,500 |
$45,809
Average Earnings
$71,250
Average Male
$37,159
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.31% of Elk Horn residents speak only English, while 2.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 77 | 14.78% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 6 | 66.67% |
15.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.24%
Male Poverty Rate
14.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk Horn is Hispanic, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk Horn is White, with 14.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.26% |
| High School | 8.09% |
| Some College | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.35% |
| Female Employed | 13.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,571 | $77,664 |
| Households | $60,000 | $71,827 |
| Married Families | $85,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,000 | $56,584 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.01%
Born in Elk Horn
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.2% of Elk Horn residents were born in the United States, with 78.01% having been born in Iowa. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 691 | 10 | 1.47% |
| 2028 | 681 | 10 | 1.49% |
| 2027 | 671 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 2026 | 661 | 10 | 1.54% |
| 2025 | 651 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 2024 | 641 | 10 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 631 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 626 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 618 | 17 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 601 | -8 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 609 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 611 | -10 | -1.61% |
| 2017 | 621 | -4 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 625 | -13 | -2.04% |
| 2015 | 638 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 638 | -7 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 645 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 648 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 645 | -16 | -2.42% |
| 2010 | 661 | 0 | 0% |