Elk County's estimated 2026 population is 2,352 with a growth rate of -1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elk County is the 95th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 2,868 and has seen a growth of -17.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elk County includes 90.83% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (90.83%)
Two or more races (6.33%)
Native American (1.38%)
Other race (0.89%)
Asian (0.45%)
Black or African American (0.12%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Elk County's average per capita income is $37,917. Household income levels show a median of $56,087. The poverty rate stands at 16.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,969 | - |
| Families | $65,750 | $72,176 |
| Households | $56,087 | $66,434 |
| Non Families | $32,109 | $51,046 |
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