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The Town of Elkin had a population of 4,043 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Elkin is located at latitude 36.2443 and longitude -80.8484 in Surry County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Elkin encompass a land area of 6.7 sq. miles and a water area of 0.08 sq. miles. Surry County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Elkin are located in Surry County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Wilkes County.
The Town of Elkin has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Elkin is located within Township of Elkin, a minor civil division (MCD) of Surry County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,043 (100%) |
| Population Density | 594 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,740 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,880 |
| Median Home Value | $226,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,972 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,009 (51.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 651 (33.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 312 (15.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,660 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 880 (53.0%) |
The table below compares Elkin to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 207 | 73rd |
| Population Density | # 426 | 45th |
| Median Household Income | # 382 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 329 | 58th |
| Diversity Index | # 374 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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