Elk City, ID Demographics

A map of Elk City's Population by Race

Elk City, Idaho has an estimated population of 202, a large increase from the 170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 15.3% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elk City, that probability was 23.2% in 2020 and 31.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk City is ranked the 192nd most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elk City was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk City's White Population

164 residents of Elk City, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk City is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Elk City ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Elk City's population has decreased from 87.1% to 81.2%.

Elk City is more White than neighboring Kooskia (64.5% White), and Kamiah (78.6% White). Elk City is less White than neighboring Stites (86.1% White), Grangeville (88.4% White), and Weippe (90.6% White).

Elk City's Black Population

0 residents of Elk City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Elk City ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elk City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elk City is less Black than neighboring Kamiah (0.8% Black).

Elk City's Asian Population

0 residents of Elk City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Elk City ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elk City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elk City is less Asian than neighboring Kooskia (1% Asian), Grangeville (0.4% Asian), and Kamiah (1.6% Asian).

Elk City's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Elk City, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk City is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elk City ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk City's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%.

Elk City is more Hispanic than neighboring Kooskia (3.1% Hispanic), and Weippe (2.2% Hispanic). Elk City is less Hispanic than neighboring Stites (3.6% Hispanic), Grangeville (7.8% Hispanic), and Kamiah (7.1% Hispanic).

Elk City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elk City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk City ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Elk City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kooskia (23.9% Native American/Other), Grangeville (2.3% Native American/Other), Kamiah (4.6% Native American/Other), and Weippe (1.9% Native American/Other).

Elk City's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Elk City, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk City is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Elk City ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk City's population has increased from 10.0% to 15.3%.

Elk City is more Multiracial than neighboring Stites (10.3% Multiracial), Kooskia (7.6% Multiracial), Grangeville (1.1% Multiracial), Kamiah (7.3% Multiracial), and Weippe (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.