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Elkin, NC

CSAGreensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point MSAMount Airy#1/4 Income

Elkin, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,043population

41.6median age

This community is a community of 4,043 with a median age of 41.6. The population is predominantly White (69.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (25.6%). Median household income is $60,740. 88.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 60.8%, with a median home value of $226,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.7%2,819

Hispanic/Latino

25.6%1,036

Asian

2.3%91

Two or More

1.5%61

Black

0.7%27

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%105

High School Diploma

20.8%562

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%230

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%419

Associate's Degree

10.4%282

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%579

Master's Degree

6.1%164

Professional Degree

1.7%45

Doctorate

0.7%18

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

29.8%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

$226,900median home value

$807median rent

60.8%homeownership

1,972total units

15.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 60.8%

Renter 39.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%70

$50K–$100K

8.2%83

$100K–$150K

11.5%116

$150K–$200K

16.2%163

$200K–$300K

28.5%288

$300K–$500K

22.5%227

$500K–$1M

6.1%62

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

193

$750–$1,000

210

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%14

2010–2019

2.1%41

2000–2009

7.9%155

1990–1999

5.2%102

1980–1989

10.5%208

1970–1979

13.8%273

1960–1969

15.1%298

1950–1959

13.1%258

1940–1949

15.2%299

1939 or earlier

16.4%324

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73%1,211

Utility Gas

10.5%175

Fuel Oil

9.9%165

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%58

No Fuel

2.5%41

Other

0.6%10

Household Economyi

$60,740median household income

$32,880per capita income

21.1%poverty rate

5%unemployment

1,920labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%129

$10K–$15K

6.4%107

$15K–$20K

7%116

$20K–$25K

3.9%65

$25K–$30K

7.3%121

$30K–$35K

5.9%98

$35K–$40K

2.2%37

$40K–$45K

1.1%18

$45K–$50K

3.3%54

$50K–$60K

3.4%56

$60K–$75K

13.2%219

$75K–$100K

11%183

$100K–$125K

8.9%148

$125K–$150K

4%66

$150K–$200K

8.1%134

$200K+

6.6%109

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$471/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes90% occupied$471/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 84 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,740/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

54%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

44%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2315.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

173

China

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,798

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,824

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

198(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured