Elkin, NC Demographics

A map of Elkin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,819	3,134	69.7%	76.0%
Hispanic	1,036	645	25.6%	15.6%
Asian	91	30	2.3%	0.7%
Multiracial	61	90	1.5%	2.2%
Black	27	208	0.7%	5.0%
Native American/Other	9	15	0.2%	0.4%

Elkin, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,043, a slight decrease from the 4,122 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 25.6% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elkin, that probability was 39.4% in 2020 and 44.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkin is ranked the 207th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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). Elkin was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkin's White Population

2,819 residents of Elkin, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkin is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Elkin ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkin's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Elkin's population has decreased from 76.0% to 69.7%.

Elkin is more White than neighboring Jonesville (68.9% White), and Dobson (60.7% White). Elkin is less White than neighboring Pleasant Hill (98.2% White), Ronda (94.5% White), and Boonville (88% White).

Elkin's Black Population

27 residents of Elkin, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkin is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Elkin ranks 512th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkin's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Black residents' share of Elkin's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.7%.

Elkin is more Black than neighboring Pleasant Hill (0% Black), Ronda (0.2% Black), and Boonville (0.2% Black). Elkin is less Black than neighboring Jonesville (9.4% Black), and Dobson (11.3% Black).

Elkin's Asian Population

91 residents of Elkin, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Elkin ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 203.3%. Asian residents' share of Elkin's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.3%.

Elkin is more Asian than neighboring Jonesville (0% Asian), Pleasant Hill (0% Asian), Ronda (2.1% Asian), and Boonville (0.4% Asian). Elkin is less Asian than neighboring Dobson (3.9% Asian).

Elkin's Hispanic Population

1,036 residents of Elkin, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkin is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elkin ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkin's population has increased from 15.6% to 25.6%.

Elkin is more Hispanic than neighboring Jonesville (14.4% Hispanic), Pleasant Hill (1.8% Hispanic), Ronda (2.1% Hispanic), Boonville (8.8% Hispanic), and Dobson (21.6% Hispanic).

Elkin's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Elkin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkin ranks 647th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elkin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Hill (0% Native American/Other), Ronda (0% Native American/Other), Boonville (0% Native American/Other), and Dobson (0% Native American/Other). Elkin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elkin's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Elkin, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkin is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elkin ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkin's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Elkin is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Hill (0% Multiracial), and Ronda (1.1% Multiracial). Elkin is less Multiracial than neighboring Jonesville (7% Multiracial), Boonville (2.6% Multiracial), and Dobson (2.5% 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.