Elk River, ID Demographics

A map of Elk River's Population by Race

Elk River, Idaho has an estimated population of 124, a large decrease from the 139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.4% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk River has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 River, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 3.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk River is ranked the 208th 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 River was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk River's White Population

122 residents of Elk River, or 98.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk River is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Elk River ranks 6th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Elk River's population has increased from 96.4% to 98.4%.

Elk River is more White than neighboring Bovill (91.6% White), Orofino (84.7% White), Deary (94.5% White), Fernwood (0% White), and Peck (87.1% White).

Elk River's Black Population

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

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

Elk River is less Black than neighboring Orofino (0.6% Black).

Elk River's Asian Population

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

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

Elk River is less Asian than neighboring Orofino (2.2% Asian), Deary (0.2% Asian), and Peck (9.3% Asian).

Elk River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elk River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk River is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elk River ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk River's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Elk River is less Hispanic than neighboring Bovill (1.9% Hispanic), Orofino (4.1% Hispanic), Deary (3.9% Hispanic), and Peck (1% Hispanic).

Elk River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elk River, 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 River is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk River ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk River's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Elk River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bovill (2.8% Native American/Other), Orofino (2.5% Native American/Other), Deary (0.2% Native American/Other), and Peck (1% Native American/Other).

Elk River's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Elk River, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk River is slightly lower than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Elk River ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk River's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Elk River is more Multiracial than neighboring Deary (1.1% Multiracial), Fernwood (0% Multiracial), and Peck (1.5% Multiracial). Elk River is less Multiracial than neighboring Bovill (3.7% Multiracial), and Orofino (5.9% 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.