Elk County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 2,486 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elk County, Kansas is the 92nd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 2,868 and has seen a growth of -13.32% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,581 | 19 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,562 | 19 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,543 | 19 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 2,524 | 19 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 2,505 | 19 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 2,486 | 19 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,467 | 19 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 2,448 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,439 | -43 | -1.73% |
| 2020 | 2,482 | -25 | -1% |
| 2019 | 2,507 | 37 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 2,470 | -41 | -1.63% |
| 2017 | 2,511 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 2,514 | -58 | -2.26% |
| 2015 | 2,572 | -123 | -4.56% |
| 2014 | 2,695 | 61 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 2,634 | -28 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 2,662 | -124 | -4.45% |
| 2011 | 2,786 | -82 | -2.86% |
| 2010 | 2,868 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,327 | -591 | -15.08% |
| 1980 | 3,918 | 60 | 1.56% |
| 1970 | 3,858 | -1,190 | -23.57% |
| 1960 | 5,048 | -1,631 | -24.42% |
| 1950 | 6,679 | -1,501 | -18.35% |
| 1940 | 8,180 | -1,030 | -11.18% |
| 1930 | 9,210 | 176 | 1.95% |
| 1920 | 9,034 | -1,094 | -10.8% |
| 1910 | 10,128 | -1,315 | -11.49% |
| 1900 | 11,443 | -773 | -6.33% |
| 1890 | 12,216 | 1,593 | 15% |
| 1880 | 10,623 | 8,042 | 311.58% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,238 | 90.83% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 6.33% |
| Native American | 34 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,076 | 2.28 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 552 | 2.86 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 377 | 1.06 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 89 | 3.58 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Male | 58 | 2.6 | 81 | 19 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 5.97% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 5.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 14.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 675 | 37.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 500 | 27.89% |
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 | 1,621 | 1,514 | 345 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 75 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 46 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 24 | 5 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,894 | $39,760 | $22,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,036 | $65,417 | $49,167 |
| High School Graduate | $37,222 | $43,088 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,833 | $29,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,917 | $44,076 | $24,722 |
| Some College | $36,979 | $53,333 | $27,788 |
$37,917
Average Earnings
$44,076
Average Male
$24,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of Elk County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,165 | 366 | 16.91% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 19 | 17.59% |
| Native | 34 | 16 | 47.06% |
| Multiple | 155 | 9 | 5.81% |
16.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.6%
Male Poverty Rate
17.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk County, Kansas is Native, with 47.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk County, Kansas is Multiple, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.35% |
| High School | 17.29% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 10.53% |
| Male Employed | 8.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,750 | $72,176 |
| Households | $56,087 | $66,434 |
| Married Families | $72,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,109 | $51,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
162
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 9.2% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
66.96%
Born in Elk County, Kansas
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
98.9% of Elk County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 66.96% having been born in Kansas. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.