Elk Park, North Carolina
Elk Park: township in Avery County, North Carolina
About
Elk Park is a township located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 452. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 450 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elk Park
| Population | 450 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Avery County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1574,-81.9782 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:23:32 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28622 |
| Population growth | -0.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Elk Park is located at 36°9'26"N 81°58'41"W (36.1573500, -81.9781700).
Elk Park map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Elk Park decreased by 0.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 452 | - | census |
| 2011 | 447 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 444 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 443 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 443 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 440 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 440 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 442 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 443 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 444 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 450 | 1.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elk Park
1Elk River Falls
Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622, United States View details
Phone: +18287339573 | Website available
2Pisgah Game Lands
Elk Park, NC 28622, United States View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elk Park, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Closest post offices linked to Elk Park.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Park Post Office | Elk Park (NC) | 28622 |
Other cities in Avery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avery County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 2,226 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Mount Gilead | 1,141 | Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Banner Elk | 1,082 | Township in Avery County, North Carolina |
| Newland | 694 | City in North Carolina |
| Crossnore | 231 | Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Seven Devils | 203 | Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sugar Mountain | 197 | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Grandfather | 24 | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |