Elon, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Elon, North Carolina Info Snack

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
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
1.0x
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

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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

White
82.1% (9,799)
African American
6.8% (812)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
4.0% (482)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.9% (227)
Hispanic
5.2% (621)
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

Female
55.6% (6,643)
Male
44.4% (5,298)
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

< 9th Grade
4.0% (477)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (238)
High School / GED
15.0% (1,791)
Some College
16.0% (1,910)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,194)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (3,462)
Master's Degree
15.0% (1,791)
Professional Degree
6.0% (716)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (358)
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

Less than $10,000
5.3% (63,127)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.7% (92,208)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.3% (63,127)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (94,336)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (117,388)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (197,538)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.5% (208,533)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.3% (230,875)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (48,941)
$200,000 or more
6.5% (78,022)
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%

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