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Elk, KS County is a small rural community located in the state of Kansas. It has a population of 2,466 people and a population density of 4 people per square mile. Though small, Elk County is full of life with many businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events for both locals and visitors alike. Locally owned businesses range from shops to restaurants to bars, providing local jobs and services to the community. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, hunting and bird watching are popular attractions for tourists visiting Elk County. Other organizations such as churches and schools have long been part of life in the county. Local sports teams also enjoy strong community support with baseball games being particularly popular throughout the year. With all that it offers, Elk County is an ideal place to visit or live.

The population in Elk County is 2,466. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elk County is 50.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elk County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Elk County
- 57.4% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 8.8% have children, but are single
Race in Elk County

- 91.1% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleElk, KansasUnited States
  2,466.0329,725,481.0
  50.6%50.5%
  49.4%49.5%
  50.338.4
 
  2,502.0326,569,308.0
  2,868.0309,327,143.0
  3,261.0285,036,114.0
  3,327.0251,960,433.0
  -23.1%15.6%
  -24.7%30.8%
 
  3.893.4
  644.2643531905.423
  6.201264836.791
 
  88.4%59.4%
  0.1%12.2%
  0.2%5.6%
  1.6%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.9%0.4%
  4.0%3.2%
  4.7%18.4%
 
  57.4%49.8%
  56.8%48.0%
  0.6%1.8%
  42.6%50.2%
  16.2%33.8%
  17.9%10.8%
  8.5%5.6%
 
  2.442.6
  1,005.0124,010,992.0
  650.080,755,759.0
  24.6%30.5%
  59.2%42.9%
  355.043,255,233.0
  10.8%15.8%
  5.4%10.8%
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