Elk County, Kansas Population 2022
Elk County, Kansas's estimated population is 2,668 with a growth rate of 1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elk County, Kansas is the 94th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 2,867 and has seen a growth of -6.94% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 10,623 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 12,216 | 1,593 | 15.00% |
| 1900 | 11,443 | -773 | -6.33% |
| 1910 | 10,128 | -1,315 | -11.49% |
| 1920 | 9,034 | -1,094 | -10.80% |
| 1930 | 9,210 | 176 | 1.95% |
| 1940 | 8,180 | -1,030 | -11.18% |
| 1950 | 6,679 | -1,501 | -18.35% |
| 1960 | 5,048 | -1,631 | -24.42% |
| 1970 | 3,858 | -1,190 | -23.57% |
| 1980 | 3,918 | 60 | 1.56% |
| 1990 | 3,327 | -591 | -15.08% |
| 2010 | 2,867 | -460 | -13.83% |
| 2011 | 2,786 | -81 | -2.83% |
| 2012 | 2,661 | -125 | -4.49% |
| 2013 | 2,633 | -28 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 2,696 | 63 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 2,574 | -122 | -4.53% |
| 2016 | 2,511 | -63 | -2.45% |
| 2017 | 2,514 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 2,484 | -30 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 2,530 | 46 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 2,576 | 46 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2,622 | 46 | 1.79% |
| 2022 | 2,668 | 46 | 1.75% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,323 | 92.85% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 1.60% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race | 21 | 0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 105 | 4.20% |
Elk County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,150 | 2.16 | 81.4 |
| Married | 664 | 2.67 | 91.4 |
| Male | 38 | 2.53 | 100 |
| Female | 74 | 3.03 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.05 | 64.7 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 3.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 8.18% |
| High School Graduate | 751 | 39.61% |
| Some College | 449 | 23.68% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 9.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 8.39% |
Elk County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 23 |
| Asian | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| White | 1,731 | 1,576 | 304 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 41 | |
| Hispanic | 66 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 71.88%.
$25,724
Average Earnings
$31,424
Average Male
$20,250
Average Female
Elk County, Kansas Language by Age
Elk County, Kansas Language
96.89% of Elk County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 3.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
Elk County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
| White | 2,216 | 379 | 17.10% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 105 | 16 | 15.24% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 8 | 7.21% |
16.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.41%
Male Poverty Rate
19.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elk County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk County, Kansas is Asian, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk County, Kansas is Hispanic, with 7.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.02%.
Elk County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
66.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
65.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Elk County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Elk County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Elk County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 9.46% |
Elk County, Kansas Veterans by Education
14.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
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
64.95%
Born in Elk County, Kansas
99.40%
Native Born
0.60%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.40% of Elk County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 64.95% having been born in Kansas. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990