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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.
In Elkin, about 51% of adults are married.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Elkin.
In 2000, Elkin had a median family income of $38,667. Elkin benefits from its educated workforce.
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.
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.
In Elkin, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Elkin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime |  | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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