Elk County, Kansas

Total Population: 2,464

County Seat: Howard

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Median Home Value

$60,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,087

Across all households

Median Age

49.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.1%
Two or More Races4.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.2%

65 Years and Over

28.2%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,087

Mean Household Income

$66,434

Per Capita Income

$29,323

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$60,900

Median Rent

$534/mo

Total Housing Units

1,502

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

28.4%

Married Couple Households

51.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.3%

Average Household Size

2.28

Broadband Internet Access

84.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20049.