Elk Falls, Kansas
Elk Falls: City in Elk County, Kansas, United States
About
Elk Falls is a city located in the county of Elk in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 107 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 93 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elk Falls
| Population : | 93 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Elk County |
| Postal code : | 67345 |
| Area : | 1.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 938 feet / 286 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:12:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.05% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elk Falls decreased by 15.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 107 | - | census |
| 2011 | 103 | -3.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 99 | -4.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 98 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 100 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 95 | -5.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 93 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 92 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 93 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,901 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,722 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,224 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,729 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 73.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 44.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 38.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 453 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $349,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,718 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,165 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,368 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,720 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,721 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,007 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 127,159 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 48,223 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,749 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $86,923 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,539 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,193 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 755 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 529 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 604 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,042 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,385.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.72 |
People born in Elk Falls (1)
U.S. Marine Corps Major General Byron F. Johnson was born in Elk Falls
Schools in Elk Falls
College & universities near Elk Falls, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155201 | Independence Community College | Independence (KS) | 67301-0708 |
Post offices near Elk Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Fall Post Office | Elk Falls (KS) | 67345 |
Other cities in Elk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elk County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 600 | City in Kansas |
| Moline | 319 | Human settlement in Elk County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Longton | 306 | Township in Elk County, Kansas |
| Grenola | 187 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Oak Valley | 124 | Township in Elk County, Kansas |