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Elon College, North Carolina

Introduction to 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 located in Alamance County and is part of the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metro area. The population of Elon College is 6,738.

Elon College History

The Town of Elon College, which is now known as "Elon", changed its name on June 1st, 2001, when Elon College became Elon University. A train depot was established in 1881, and the town was originally served by the North Carolina Rail Road. The first post office was established in 1888. Both the college and the town were named after the local oak trees.

Elon College and Nearby Attractions

  • Graham Historical Museum
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
  • Emerald Pointe Water Park
  • Natural Science Center of Greensboro
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
  • Greensboro Arboretum

Things To Do In Elon College

The town of Elon College offers easy access to numerous museums like the Greensboro Historical Museum, Graham Historical Museum, Richard Petty Museum, and Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art. The Jordan Lake State Recreation Area features nature trails and picnic areas and also offers facilities for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. Another popular park is the Eno River State Park. The Greensboro Arboretum, and Emerald Pointe Water Park are other notable attractions close to Elon College.

Elon College Transportation

Air transportation is available from Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Elon College Higher Education

Elon University is located in the town. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Guilford Technical Community College, and High Point University are also close by.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime46

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