Elk City, KS Demographics

A map of Elk City's Population by Race

Elk City, Kansas has an estimated population of 245, a decrease from the 260 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 13.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 25.4% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk City is ranked the 394th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk City's White Population

206 residents of Elk City, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk City is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Elk City ranks 483rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Elk City's population has decreased from 85.8% to 84.1%.

Elk City is more White than neighboring Wayside (0% White), Independence (82.4% White), and Sycamore (58.3% White). Elk City is less White than neighboring Lafontaine (85.9% White), and Longton (88.4% 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 lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elk City ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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 Independence (1.9% 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 slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elk City ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Elk City, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk City is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elk City ranks 414th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk City's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.2%.

Elk City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lafontaine (0% Hispanic), Wayside (0% Hispanic), Longton (0.7% Hispanic), and Sycamore (0% Hispanic). Elk City is less Hispanic than neighboring Independence (8.1% Hispanic).

Elk City's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elk City, or 1.6% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk City ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Elk City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lafontaine (0% Native American/Other), Wayside (0% Native American/Other), and Sycamore (0% Native American/Other). Elk City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Longton (4.6% Native American/Other), and Independence (1.7% Native American/Other).

Elk City's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Elk City, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk City is higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elk City ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk City's population has increased from 9.6% to 13.1%.

Elk City is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayside (0% Multiracial), Longton (6.3% Multiracial), and Independence (6% Multiracial). Elk City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lafontaine (14.1% Multiracial), and Sycamore (41.7% 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.