Elon, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elon, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,941
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
24.6%
Median Home
$297,300
Median Income
$69,085
Median Rent
$1,354
Elon SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Elon, NC Cost Of Living
104
Elon's Overall Cost Of Living
Elon's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elon | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
Elon, NC Photos
Source: Flickr User MPD01605 | CC BY-SA 2.0
Rankings for Elon in North Carolina
Map Of Elon, NC
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Population over time in Elon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,941 | 8.5% |
| 2019 | 11,008 | 10.8% |
| 2018 | 9,939 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 9,781 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 9,698 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 9,516 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 9,426 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 9,354 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 9,164 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 8,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elon
| Race | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 62.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.8% | 21.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elon
| Gender | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elon for adults over 25
| Education | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elon, North Carolina
| Income | Elon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.5% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
