Elk is located in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Elk has a 2025 population of 1,023. Elk is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Elk is $49,996 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.The median age in Elk is 58.1 years: 58.5 years for males, and 28.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elk includes 93.26% White, 6.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
White (93.3%)
Black or African American (6.7%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 954 | 93.26% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 6.74% |
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Elk's average per capita income is $24,823. Household income levels show a median of $36,182. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,750 | $69,412 |
| Households | $36,182 | $49,996 |
| Non Families | $18,811 | $25,543 |
| Married Families | - | - |
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