Elon, NC Demographics

A map of Elon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,713	9,090	79.0%	80.2%
Black	1,063	916	9.6%	8.1%
Asian	465	286	4.2%	2.5%
Multiracial	408	388	3.7%	3.4%
Hispanic	348	592	3.2%	5.2%
Native American/Other	35	64	0.3%	0.6%

Elon, North Carolina has an estimated population of 11,032, a slight decrease from the 11,336 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 9.6% Black, 4.2% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elon has become 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 Elon, that probability was 34.6% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elon is ranked the 91st 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). Elon was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elon's White Population

8,713 residents of Elon, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elon is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Elon ranks 261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elon's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Elon's population has decreased from 80.2% to 79.0%.

Elon is more White than neighboring Gibsonville (63.5% White), Burlington (44.3% White), Glen Raven (56.5% White), Ossipee (62% White), and Whitsett (71.9% White).

Elon's Black Population

1,063 residents of Elon, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elon is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Elon ranks 458th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elon's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Black residents' share of Elon's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.6%.

Elon is more Black than neighboring Whitsett (5.8% Black). Elon is less Black than neighboring Gibsonville (30.5% Black), Burlington (29.3% Black), Glen Raven (16.5% Black), and Ossipee (12.8% Black).

Elon's Asian Population

465 residents of Elon, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Elon ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.6%. Asian residents' share of Elon's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.2%.

Elon is more Asian than neighboring Gibsonville (0.7% Asian), Burlington (2.8% Asian), Glen Raven (0% Asian), Ossipee (0% Asian), and Whitsett (2.3% Asian).

Elon's Hispanic Population

348 residents of Elon, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elon is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elon ranks 435th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Elon's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.2%.

Elon is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibsonville (2.6% Hispanic). Elon is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (19.5% Hispanic), Glen Raven (21.1% Hispanic), Ossipee (21.5% Hispanic), and Whitsett (16% Hispanic).

Elon's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Elon, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elon ranks 520th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Elon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibsonville (0% Native American/Other), Ossipee (0% Native American/Other), and Whitsett (0% Native American/Other). Elon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.6% Native American/Other), and Glen Raven (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elon's Multiracial Population

408 residents of Elon, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elon ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Elon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Elon is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibsonville (2.7% Multiracial), Burlington (3.5% Multiracial), and Ossipee (3.6% Multiracial). Elon is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Raven (5.2% Multiracial), and Whitsett (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.