Elk County, Kansas
Total Population: 2,464
County Seat: Howard
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.