Elk County, KS

County

Cities in Elk County

Neighborhoods in Elk County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Elk

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Households with Children

22.9%

School Enrollment K-12

282

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.2%
Working Age (35-54): 18.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 28.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.3%
High School / GED: 34.4%
Some College or Associate's: 34.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.0%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 43.7%
Living Alone: 33.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.8%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources