Elk County's estimated 2026 population is 2,466 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elk County is the 92nd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 2,868 and has seen a growth of -14.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.8 years
Female: 50.4 years
Male: 48 years
There are 1,886 adults, (699 of whom are seniors) in Elk County.
Female: 1,247 (50.8%)
Male: 1,206 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Elk County includes 88.34% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,167 | 88.34% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 9.54% |
| Other race | 26 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.08% |
Elk County's average per capita income is $41,201. Household income levels show a median of $64,609. The poverty rate stands at 10.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,391 | - |
| Families | $71,685 | $81,049 |
| Households | $64,609 | $73,099 |
| Non Families | $36,375 | $53,431 |
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