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West Elk Unified School District 282
West Elk Unified School District 282 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 1,814. The median household income is $58,594 and the median age is 55.1.
1,814
Population
3
People / sq mi
$58,594
Median Income
55.1
Median Age
West Elk Unified School District 282 covers 536 sq mi of land at 3.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,594
Median Household Income
$33,929
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$71,800
Median Home Value
$534
Median Rent
82.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.1%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Elk Unified School District 282 serves a community with a population of 1,814 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in West Elk Unified School District 282 is $58,594, with a per capita income of $33,929. The poverty rate is 4.9%.
West Elk Unified School District 282 is 86.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 63.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Elk Unified School District 282, 90.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Elk Unified School District 282 is $71,800, with a median rent of $534. The homeownership rate is 82.3%.
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Data for West Elk Unified School District 282 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2007500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.