Elroy is a CDP located in Greene County North Carolina. Elroy has a 2024 population of 3,433. Elroy is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -16.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,114 in 2020.
The average household income in Elroy is $68,736 with a poverty rate of 15.8%. The median age in Elroy is 41.7 years: 39.4 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elroy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,858 | 52.98% |
| Black or African American | 984 | 28.06% |
| Two or more races | 567 | 16.17% |
| Asian | 77 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| 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 | 1,415 | 2.48 | 73 | 27 |
| Married | 678 | 3.03 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 454 | 1.26 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 196 | 3.26 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 87 | 2.84 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
3
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 10.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 7.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 5.21% |
| High School Graduate | 798 | 32.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 7.03% |
| Some College | 739 | 29.86% |
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 | 1,397 | 1,229 | 224 |
| Black | 761 | 673 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 162 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 121 | 1 |
| Asian | 66 | 51 | 9 |
| Other Race | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,011 | $46,250 | $67,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,886 | $80,833 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,418 | $24,037 | $33,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,690 | $26,474 | $13,654 |
| Overall | $35,000 | $35,945 | $33,450 |
| Some College | $47,462 | $54,234 | $31,450 |
$35,000
Average Earnings
$35,945
Average Male
$33,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.46% of Elroy residents speak only English, while 21.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,858 | 256 | 13.78% |
| Black | 984 | 159 | 16.16% |
| Hispanic | 515 | 128 | 24.85% |
| Multiple | 567 | 127 | 22.4% |
| Other | 18 | 9 | 50% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
15.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.28%
Male Poverty Rate
18.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elroy is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elroy is White, with 13.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.66% |
| High School | 17.67% |
| Some College | 11.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 11.45% |
| Female Employed | 5.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,583 | $75,502 |
| Households | $54,375 | $68,736 |
| Married Families | $91,071 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,904 | $48,868 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
418
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 218 |
| Vietnam | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 19.17% |
| Black | 110 | 14.45% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.13% |
| Other Race | 1 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
55.89%
Born in Elroy
90.33%
Native Born
9.67%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
90.33% of Elroy residents were born in the United States, with 55.89% having been born in North Carolina. 5.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,433 | -31 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 3,464 | -31 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 3,495 | -342 | -8.91% |
| 2021 | 3,837 | -277 | -6.73% |
| 2020 | 4,114 | 165 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3,949 | 230 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 3,719 | 314 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 3,405 | -683 | -16.71% |
| 2016 | 4,088 | 453 | 12.46% |
| 2015 | 3,635 | -63 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 3,698 | -78 | -2.07% |
| 2013 | 3,776 | -508 | -11.86% |
| 2012 | 4,284 | 853 | 24.86% |
| 2011 | 3,431 | -438 | -11.32% |
| 2010 | 3,869 | 0 | 0% |