Elon, North Carolina
Elon: town in North Carolina
About
Elon is a town located in the county of Alamance in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,419 and a population density of 923 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,186 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elon
| Population | 12,186 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Postal code | 27244 |
| Area | 10.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1029,-79.5067 |
| Altitude | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:59:06 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,195 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 22.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Elon is located at 36°6'10"N 79°30'24"W (36.1029100, -79.5066900).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Elon increased by 22.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,419 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,480 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,417 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,525 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,865 | 3.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,951 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,587 | 14.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,701 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,131 | 3.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,232 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,186 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,007 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,960 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,099 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,960 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 82.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 45.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 205 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 28.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,230 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $525 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $784 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,197 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,473 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,180 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 98,360 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,711 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,717 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,513 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 436 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 144 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 339 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,382.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.92 |
Best Things to Do in Elon
1Beth Schmidt Park
2150 Elon Park Dr, Elon, NC 27244, United States View details
Phone: +13364499255
2Elon Dog Park - K-9 Corner at Schmidt Park
522 Cook Rd, Elon, NC 27244, United States View details
Phone: +13364499255 | Website available
3Hunt Softball Park
536 N Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Elon
1Harper Hall
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244 View details
2Town of Elon Municipal Building
104 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244 View details
Phone: +13365843601 | Website available
3Town of Ossipee
2608 Ossipee Front St, Elon, NC 27244 View details
Phone: +13365844258
4Elon City Tax Department
104 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244 View details
Phone: +13365844828 | Website available
5Town of Elon Town Hall
104 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244 View details
Phone: +13365843601 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elon, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198516 | Elon University | Elon (NC) | 27244-2010 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elon, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elon Post Office | Elon (NC) | 27244 |
Other cities in Alamance County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alamance County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 55,599 | The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina. |
| Mebane | 16,732 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States |
| Graham | 15,766 | City in North Carolina |
| Glen Raven | 2,750 | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina |
| Haw River | 2,532 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Green Level | 2,341 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Saxapahaw | 1,648 | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina |
| Swepsonville | 1,386 | Town of the United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,087 | A city in Alamance County, North Carolina |
| Alamance | 1,047 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ossipee | 593 | Human settlement in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Elon distances to largest North Carolina cities