Elk Falls, KS Demographics

A map of Elk Falls's Population by Race

Elk Falls, Kansas has an estimated population of 126, a large increase from the 113 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 10.3% Native American/Other, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Falls has become considerably 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 Falls, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 31.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Falls is ranked the 515th 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 Falls was ranked the 513th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Falls's White Population

103 residents of Elk Falls, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Falls is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Elk Falls ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Elk Falls's population has decreased from 88.5% to 81.7%.

Elk Falls is more White than neighboring Moline (81.4% White), and Sedan (76.5% White). Elk Falls is less White than neighboring Longton (88.4% White), Howard (85.9% White), and Severy (92.6% White).

Elk Falls's Black Population

0 residents of Elk Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Falls is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elk Falls ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

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

Elk Falls is less Black than neighboring Howard (0.4% Black), and Sedan (2.5% Black).

Elk Falls's Asian Population

3 residents of Elk Falls, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Falls is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elk Falls ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Falls's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Elk Falls's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.4%.

Elk Falls is more Asian than neighboring Moline (0.8% Asian), Longton (0% Asian), Howard (0% Asian), Sedan (0% Asian), and Severy (0% Asian).

Elk Falls's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Elk Falls, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Falls is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Falls ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Falls's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.6%.

Elk Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Longton (0.7% Hispanic), and Severy (0% Hispanic). Elk Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Moline (15% Hispanic), Howard (10.3% Hispanic), and Sedan (6.2% Hispanic).

Elk Falls's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Elk Falls, or 10.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk Falls is higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Falls ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Falls's population has increased from 0.9% to 10.3%.

Elk Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moline (0.6% Native American/Other), Longton (4.6% Native American/Other), Howard (1.9% Native American/Other), Sedan (2.5% Native American/Other), and Severy (0% Native American/Other).

Elk Falls's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Elk Falls, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Falls is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Falls ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Falls's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.0%.

Elk Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Moline (2.3% Multiracial), and Howard (1.6% Multiracial). Elk Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Longton (6.3% Multiracial), Sedan (12.4% Multiracial), and Severy (7.4% 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.