Elon is a town located in Alamance County, North Carolina. Elon has a 2025 population of 11,647. Elon is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,329 in 2020.
The average household income in Elon is $115,990 with a poverty rate of 22.55%.The median age in Elon is 21.9 years: 22.8 years for males, and 21.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elon includes 83.36% White, 8.71% Black or African American, 3.11% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 9,440 | 83.36% |
Black or African American | 986 | 8.71% |
Two or more races | 433 | 3.82% |
Asian | 352 | 3.11% |
Other race | 73 | 0.64% |
Native American | 41 | 0.36% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Elon's average per capita income is $65,063. Household income levels show a median of $82,717. The poverty rate stands at 22.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $151,354 | - |
Families | $130,417 | $155,868 |
Households | $82,717 | $115,990 |
Non Families | $29,663 | $37,707 |
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