Elk Park is a town located in Avery County North Carolina. Elk Park has a 2024 population of 551. Elk Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 541 in 2020.
The average household income in Elk Park is $54,335 with a poverty rate of 27.38%. The median age in Elk Park is 46.1 years: 54.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elk Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 94.67% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 4.9% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 321 | 2.16 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 148 | 2.74 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.16 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Female | 43 | 2.79 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Male | 4 | 5.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 5.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.44% |
| High School Graduate | 165 | 29.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 198 | 35.8% |
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 | 525 | 430 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,432 | $59,625 | $43,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,352 | $42,216 | $40,648 |
| Some College | $40,765 | $40,795 | $40,741 |
$41,352
Average Earnings
$42,216
Average Male
$40,648
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Elk Park residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 655 | 190 | 29.01% |
27.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.42%
Male Poverty Rate
24.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk Park is White, with 29.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk Park is White, with 29.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.68% |
| Some College | 22.47% |
| High School | 20.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.16% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,208 | $66,083 |
| Households | $44,350 | $54,335 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 7.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
74.64%
Born in Elk Park
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Elk Park residents were born in the United States, with 74.64% having been born in North Carolina. 0% 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 | 564 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 562 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 559 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 556 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 554 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 551 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 549 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 547 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 544 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 541 | 93 | 20.76% |
| 2019 | 448 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 447 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 446 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 443 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 443 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 446 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 446 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 447 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 450 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 452 | 0 | 0% |