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Crime in Elon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elon. Key points include:
There were 45 total crimes in Elon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elon is 388.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elon is 77.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elon is 310.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elon is -81.67% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elon / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 45 | 388.4 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 77.7 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 51.8 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 36 | 310.7 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 69.1 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 24 | 207.2 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 34.5 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elon is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elon is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elon is $350,879.
The median income in Elon is $84,773.
Elon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elon | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 158 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elon, NC Weather
The average high in Elon is 70.6° and the average low is 47.3°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.5 inches of precipitation each year with 3.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elon
The current population in Elon is 11,032. The population has increased 23.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,032 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 11,325 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 11,161 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 11,059 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 11,941 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 11,516 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 11,008 | 10.8% |
| 2017 | 9,939 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 9,781 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 9,698 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 9,516 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 9,426 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 9,354 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 9,164 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 8,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elon
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Elon is:
79.0% White with 8,713 White residents.
9.6% African American with 1,063 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
4.2% Asian with 465 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 408 Two Or More residents.
3.2% Hispanic with 348 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.6% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elon
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Elon is 59.9% female with 6,612 female residents.
Elon is 40.1% male with 4,420 male residents.
| Gender | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 40.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elon for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Elon completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Elon completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Elon completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Elon completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Elon completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Elon completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Elon completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Elon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Elon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elon, North Carolina
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6.6% of households in Elon earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Elon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Elon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Elon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Elon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Elon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Elon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Elon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.2% of households in Elon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.4% of households in Elon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
