Elkhorn, WI Demographics

A map of Elkhorn's Population by Race

Elkhorn, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 10,221, a less than 1% change from the 10,247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkhorn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkhorn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elkhorn, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkhorn is ranked the 96th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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). Elkhorn was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkhorn's White Population

8,099 residents of Elkhorn, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkhorn is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Elkhorn ranks 697th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Elkhorn's population has decreased from 81.1% to 79.2%.

Elkhorn is more White than neighboring Como (72.5% White), and Delavan (75% White). Elkhorn is less White than neighboring Williams Bay (89.7% White), Lauderdale Lakes (95.7% White), and Delavan Lake (81.1% White).

Elkhorn's Black Population

133 residents of Elkhorn, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkhorn is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Elkhorn ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of Elkhorn's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Elkhorn is more Black than neighboring Como (0% Black), Williams Bay (0% Black), Lauderdale Lakes (0% Black), and Delavan Lake (0.4% Black). Elkhorn is less Black than neighboring Delavan (1.4% Black).

Elkhorn's Asian Population

110 residents of Elkhorn, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkhorn is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elkhorn ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Asian residents' share of Elkhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Elkhorn is more Asian than neighboring Delavan (0.1% Asian), Lauderdale Lakes (0.6% Asian), and Delavan Lake (0% Asian). Elkhorn is less Asian than neighboring Como (1.3% Asian), and Williams Bay (1.4% Asian).

Elkhorn's Hispanic Population

1,482 residents of Elkhorn, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkhorn is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Elkhorn ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkhorn's population has increased from 12.9% to 14.5%.

Elkhorn is more Hispanic than neighboring Williams Bay (5.3% Hispanic), and Lauderdale Lakes (3% Hispanic). Elkhorn is less Hispanic than neighboring Como (17.8% Hispanic), Delavan (21.8% Hispanic), and Delavan Lake (18.3% Hispanic).

Elkhorn's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Elkhorn, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkhorn is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkhorn ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Elkhorn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Como (0% Native American/Other), Lauderdale Lakes (0% Native American/Other), and Delavan Lake (0% Native American/Other). Elkhorn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williams Bay (1.1% Native American/Other), and Delavan (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elkhorn's Multiracial Population

387 residents of Elkhorn, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkhorn is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Elkhorn ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Elkhorn is more Multiracial than neighboring Williams Bay (2.5% Multiracial), Delavan (0.9% Multiracial), Lauderdale Lakes (0.7% Multiracial), and Delavan Lake (0.2% Multiracial). Elkhorn is less Multiracial than neighboring Como (8.3% 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.