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Elkin, NC


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Elkin, North Carolina

Elkin, North Carolina, in Surry county, is 35 miles W of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 70 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 4,109.

The People and Families of Elkin

In Elkin, about 51% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Elkin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkin had a median family income of $38,667. Elkin benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Elkin residents, with $700. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Elkin Housing

In Elkin, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Elkin, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elkin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyElkin Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Elkin College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Elkin, NC

Comparing Elkin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime14

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