Elon is a town located in Alamance County North Carolina. Elon has a 2024 population of 11,583. Elon is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,329 in 2020.
The average household income in Elon is $103,187 with a poverty rate of 25.04%. The median age in Elon is 22.1 years: 22.5 years for males, and 21.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,482 | 84.96% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 7.83% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 339 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 94 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,949 | 2.58 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 1,536 | 2.93 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 1,216 | 2.06 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Female | 161 | 2.88 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Male | 36 | 4.08 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 2.08% |
| Associates Degree | 600 | 13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,312 | 28.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,092 | 23.67% |
| High School Graduate | 636 | 13.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 763 | 16.54% |
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 | 3,874 | 3,744 | 2,164 |
| Black | 527 | 446 | 122 |
| Asian | 109 | 109 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 76 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 14 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,375 | $92,096 | $46,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,276 | $152,624 | $67,708 |
| High School Graduate | $23,893 | $24,848 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,313 | $84,917 | $41,556 |
| Some College | $32,000 | $29,405 | $32,857 |
$55,313
Average Earnings
$84,917
Average Male
$41,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.17% of Elon residents speak only English, while 5.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,333 | 1,432 | 22.61% |
| Black | 678 | 135 | 19.91% |
| Asian | 249 | 128 | 51.41% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 120 | 37.62% |
| Multiple | 245 | 115 | 46.94% |
25.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.6%
Male Poverty Rate
25.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elon is Asian, with 51.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elon is Black, with 19.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.62% |
| High School | 9.56% |
| Some College | 7.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.68% |
| Female Employed | 17.15% |
| Male Employed | 11.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,772 | $144,974 |
| Households | $73,597 | $103,187 |
| Married Families | $141,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,690 | $41,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
509
Number of Veterans
422
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 185 |
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 222 |
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 5.49% |
| Black | 50 | 5.94% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
36.01%
Born in Elon
96.01%
Native Born
3.99%
Foreign Born
2.2%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
96.01% of Elon residents were born in the United States, with 36.01% having been born in North Carolina. 2.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,901 | 63 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 11,838 | 64 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 11,774 | 64 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 11,710 | 63 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 11,647 | 64 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 11,583 | 63 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 11,520 | 137 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 11,383 | 203 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 11,180 | -149 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 11,329 | -815 | -6.71% |
| 2019 | 12,144 | 27 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 12,117 | 426 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 11,691 | 116 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11,575 | 1,633 | 16.43% |
| 2015 | 9,942 | 87 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 9,855 | 338 | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 9,517 | 111 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 9,406 | -65 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 9,471 | 87 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 9,384 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,738 | 2,344 | 53.35% |
| 1990 | 4,394 | 1,521 | 52.94% |
| 1980 | 2,873 | -9,028 | -75.86% |