Demographics & People — Elkin, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,025 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,637 |
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| Family Households | 873 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4376 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,248 |
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| Black or African American | 115 |
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| Asian | 76 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,167 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,513 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,078 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 817 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 765 |
| American | 754 |
| English | 578 |
| Irish | 258 |
| German | 227 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 143 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
Language
| English Only | 3,150 |
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| Spanish | 619 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,860 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 211 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,133 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elkin, North Carolina.
