Elk City is a city located in Montgomery County Kansas. Elk City has a 2024 population of 252. Elk City is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 258 in 2020.
The average household income in Elk City is $51,237 with a poverty rate of 26.69%. The median age in Elk City is 46 years: 33.5 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elk City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 81.85% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 12.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 4.63% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 89 | 3.16 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.23 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 34 | 5.18 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 10 | 4.3 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 1 | 8 | 100 | 0 |
4.8
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 7.35% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 4.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 9.31% |
| High School Graduate | 55 | 26.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 85 | 41.67% |
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 | 163 | 149 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,250 | $71,875 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $13,846 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,583 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,063 | $37,813 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $45,962 | $46,875 | $45,556 |
$34,063
Average Earnings
$37,813
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.67% of Elk City residents speak only English, while 8.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 38 | 17.27% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 10 | 83.33% |
| Multiple | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
26.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.93%
Male Poverty Rate
23.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk City is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk City is White, with 17.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 53.57% |
| High School | 32.73% |
| Some College | 18.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 34% |
| Female Employed | 10.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $70,887 |
| Households | $35,417 | $51,237 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,813 | $26,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 6.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
68.68%
Born in Elk City
95.37%
Native Born
4.63%
Foreign Born
4.63%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.37% of Elk City residents were born in the United States, with 68.68% having been born in Kansas. 4.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 245 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 247 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 248 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 249 | -2 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 251 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 252 | -2 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 254 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 256 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 257 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 258 | -32 | -11.03% |
| 2019 | 290 | -2 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 292 | -3 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 295 | -4 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 299 | -6 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 305 | -7 | -2.24% |
| 2014 | 312 | -3 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 315 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 315 | -3 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 318 | -5 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 323 | 0 | 0% |