Elko is a town located in Barnwell County South Carolina. Elko has a 2024 population of 141. Elko is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 140 in 2020.
The average household income in Elko is $52,607 with a poverty rate of 8.92%. The median age in Elko is 38.5 years: 24.8 years for males, and 59 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elko was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 162 | 76.06% |
| White | 51 | 23.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67 | 3.18 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 26 | 5.19 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 20 | 1.1 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 13 | 2.85 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 8 | 2.38 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 8.93% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 43 | 38.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 28.57% |
| Some College | 14 | 12.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67 | 47 | 1 |
| White | 45 | 23 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 70.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,107 | $0 | $35,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $34,063 | $55,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$34,063
Average Male
$55,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Elko residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 162 | 15 | 9.26% |
| White | 51 | 4 | 7.84% |
8.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.84%
Male Poverty Rate
14.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elko is Black, with 9.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elko is White, with 7.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.95% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,417 | $66,302 |
| Households | $38,854 | $52,607 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,833 | $20,425 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 16.33% |
| Black | 2 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
23.9%
Employment Rate
60%
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
88.73%
Born in Elko
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Elko residents were born in the United States, with 88.73% having been born in South 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 | 143 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 142 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 142 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 142 | 1 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 141 | 1 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 140 | -1 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 141 | 1 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 140 | -40 | -22.22% |
| 2019 | 180 | -2 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 182 | -2 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 184 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 185 | -2 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 187 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 188 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 189 | -2 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 191 | -2 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 193 | 0 | 0% |