Elk Horn, Iowa
Elk Horn: American city in Iowa
About
Elk Horn is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 662 and a population density of 332 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 601 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elk Horn
| Population : | 601 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 51531 |
| Area : | 1.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:03:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 302 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elk Horn is located at 41°35'30"N 95°3'36"W (41.5916600, -95.0599900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elk Horn decreased by 10.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 662 | - | census |
| 2011 | 648 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 651 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 648 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 641 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 641 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 628 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 624 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 612 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 610 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 601 | -1.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,303 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,061 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,834 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,061 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 72.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 17.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 57.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 521 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
Elk Horn zip code is 51531.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 19165
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $473,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,082 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,354 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,440 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,977 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,111 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 147,047 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,071 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $101,473 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,249 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,851 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,085 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 526 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,314 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,608 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,437.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.81 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elk Horn, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Elk Horn
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Horn Post Office | Elk Horn (IA) | 51531 |
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 4,795 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Shelby | 607 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Earling | 403 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Panama | 206 | City in Iowa |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tennant | 63 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
