Overview
- County Name
- Elk County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20049
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 644.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 650.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.456026
- Longitude
- -96.244642
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,443
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,875
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,344 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 4.2% |
| White | 2,175 | 89.0% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,806 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 3.8% |
| White | 1,690 | 90.1% |
| Black | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,453
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,609
- Poverty Rate
- 10.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 253
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,167 | 88.3% |
| Black | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,647
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 195 | 11.8% |
| Republican | 1,154 | 70.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 286 | 17.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 799 | 48.5% |
| Female | 848 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,483 | 90.0% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 2.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,020
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 938 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 51.2% |
| Black | 1 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 25.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 502 | 62.8% |
| Female | 518 | 61.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 503 (28.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 374 (21.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,491
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $68,500
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $552
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.8%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.