Elkin, NC
Living in Elkin
Bikeability10
Walkability3
Commute76
Public Transit21
Affordability93
Public Safety91
Airports51
Hospitals60
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation-96 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$31 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elkin
United States45
North Carolina20
Surry County10
Property Crime in Elkin
United States48
North Carolina30
Surry County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkin
Inland Flooding56
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elkin, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elkin, NC
Salem Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
13 miles, S
White Plains Christian School
18 miles, NE
Harvest Time Christian Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elkin, NC
Wake Forest University
33 miles, E
Carolina Christian College
34 miles, E
Piedmont International University
35 miles, E
Salem College
36 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elkin, NC
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Northern Hospital of Surry County
20 miles, NE
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Elkin, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
52 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
73 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
88 miles, W