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Elkin City Schools
Elkin City Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 6,066. The median household income is $62,519 and the median age is 46.2.
6,066
Population
233
People / sq mi
$62,519
Median Income
46.2
Median Age
Elkin City Schools covers 26 sq mi of land at 232.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 44.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,519
Median Household Income
$38,112
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$224,700
Median Home Value
$832
Median Rent
70.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.3%
High School+
31.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elkin City Schools serves a community with a population of 6,066 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Elkin City Schools is $62,519, with a per capita income of $38,112. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
Elkin City Schools is 81.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 44.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Elkin City Schools, 90.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Elkin City Schools is $224,700, with a median rent of $832. The homeownership rate is 70.5%.
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Data for Elkin City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3701380).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.