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Elko (SC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Elko, South Carolina

StateSouth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)1 sq mi
Density (mi²)123.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-3.7% (-5)
Growth Since 2020-60.24% (-197)
Rank in State363th
Rank in Country25867th

The population of Elko, SC in 2022 is estimated to be 130. This is a decrease of -3.7% (-5 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Elko by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Elko by Age

Elko Population Pyramid 2022
Elko Median Age
38.3
Total
24.9
Male
46.8
Female
Elko Sex Ratio
57.49%
188
Male
42.51%
139
Female
Elko Age Dependency Ratio
30.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
20.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Elko Adults
283
Adults
(66 of whom are seniors) in Elko.

Population of Elko by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Elko

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 10.4%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.45%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 14.39%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Elko

While the overall poverty rate of Elko is 10.4%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (14.39%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.45%).

Poverty Rate of Elko by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
4.44%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Elko by Education

18.46%
Less Than 9th Grade
3.39%
High School
11.63%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Elko

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Elko

The most common language spoken in Elko is English, with 98.47% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.53% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Elko by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Elko, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Elko by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree137.1%
Bachelors Degree31.64%
Associates Degree2111.48%
Some College2212.02%
High School Graduate5932.24%
9th to 12th Grade2312.57%
Less Than 9th Grade4222.95%

Earnings Statistics of Elko by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$32,344

Average Earnings

$37,083

Average Male

$30,500

Average Female

Employment of Elko by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elko by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
45.1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elko by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Elko

Marriage Rates

  • 23.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 18.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 29.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Elko Marriage

In Elko, 18.4% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Elko

Elko Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Elko Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
66.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Elko by Type

3.7
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets