Elk Park is a small, rural town located in Avery County, North Carolina with a population of 1,861 as of the 2019 estimates. The population density is 61 people per square mile, much less than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Elk Park offers year-round outdoor activities such as horseback riding and skiing at nearby Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. For shopping and dining, locals can go to Shatley's Store or Grandfather Mountain Souvenirs & Gifts. Other organizations found in the area include the Avery County Humane Society, Appalachian Animal Advocates and the Elk Park Fire Department. Elk park also has local sporting events such as softball games hosted by Avery County Parks & Recreation and basketball games held at Joshua House Community Center.
The population in Elk Park (zip 28622) is 1,861. There are 60 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elk Park (zip 28622) is 49.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elk Park (zip 28622) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elk Park (zip 28622)
- 55.9% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 31.4% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Elk Park (zip 28622)
- 96.8% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander