Elon College, NC

Elon College, North Carolina

Elon College, North Carolina is 16 miles E of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 54 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Alamance county. The town is part of the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metro area. The population of Elon College is 6,738.

The People and Families of Elon College

In Elon College, about 34% of adults are married.

Elon College has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elon College had a median family income of $64,091. Elon College is one of the richer towns in North Carolina. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Elon College political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Elon College Housing

Of the housing in Elon College, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Elon College than most places in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Elon College, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Elon College features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Elon College, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Elon College Almanac

Elon College Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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Elon College Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Elon College residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elon College, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Elon College Colleges

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Elon University

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