Elkin, North Carolina Population 2022
Elkin is a city located in Surry County North Carolina. Elkin has a 2020 population of 3,951. Elkin is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,027 in 2010.
The average household income in Elkin is $65,000 with a poverty rate of 23.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $593 per month, and the median house value is $148,500. The median age in Elkin is 39.4 years, 37.7 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Elkin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkinwas:
- White: 77.39%
- Other race: 10.94%
- Black or African American: 7.08%
- Two or more races: 2.47%
- Asian: 1.99%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,071 | 77.39% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 7.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.99% |
| Some Other Race | 434 | 10.94% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 2.47% |
Elkin Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,489 | 2.52 | 56.6 |
| Married | 714 | 3.18 | 83.5 |
| Male | 59 | 2.92 | 39 |
| Female | 94 | 5.67 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 622 | 1.24 | 34.7 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 412 | 15.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 799 | 29.14% |
| Some College | 631 | 23.01% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 387 | 14.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 4.34% |
Elkin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62 | 44 | 23 |
| White | 2,191 | 1,828 | 471 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 21 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 136 | 9 |
| Black | 130 | 110 | |
| Other Race | 127 | 36 | |
| Native American | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.10%.
Elkin Language by Age
Elkin Language
84.08% of Elkin residents speak only English, while 15.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.13% of the population.
Elkin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 5 | 4 | 80.00% |
| Hispanic | 916 | 559 | 61.03% |
| Asian | 79 | 23 | 29.11% |
| Black | 265 | 69 | 26.04% |
| White | 2,519 | 282 | 11.19% |
| Other | 340 | NaN% |
23.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.31%
Male Poverty Rate
22.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elkin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkin is Native, with 80.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkin is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.66%.
Elkin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Elkin Married by Age and Sex
Elkin Marriage
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 55-64.
Elkin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 6.61% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.65% |
Elkin Veterans by Education
5.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.75%
Born in Elkin
90.68%
Native Born
9.32%
Foreign Born
7.56%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.68% of Elkin residents were born in the United States, with 62.75% having been born in North Carolina. 7.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,734 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 2,842 | 108 | 0.39% |
| 1960 | 2,868 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 1970 | 2,899 | 31 | 0.11% |
| 1980 | 2,858 | -41 | -0.14% |
| 1990 | 3,790 | 932 | 2.86% |
| 2000 | 4,109 | 319 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 4,027 | -82 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 4,000 | -27 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 3,978 | -22 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 3,941 | -37 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 3,926 | -15 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 3,899 | -27 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 3,968 | 69 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 3,967 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 4,031 | 64 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 4,011 | -20 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 3,991 | -20 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 3,971 | -20 | -0.50% |
| 2022 | 3,951 | -20 | -0.50% |