Statistic Elko South Carolina National
Population 336 5,275,357 336,919,644
Population density (sq mi) 320 175 91
Median age 38.3 38.8 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.4:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 33% 56% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 32% 40% 43%
Speak English 98% 93% 79%
Speak Spanish 2% 4% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Elko is 83% higher than South Carolina
  • The median age in Elko is 1% lower than South Carolina
  • In Elko 21.71% of the population is White
  • In Elko 76.15% of the population is Black
  • In Elko 0.00% of the population is Asian

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      Elko racial demographics

      Race Elko South Carolina National
      White 21.71% 67.27% 73.35%
      Black 76.15% 27.35% 12.63%
      Asian 0.00% 1.42% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.32% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.06% 0.18%
      Mixed race 1.22% 2.07% 3.06%
      Other race 0.92% 1.51% 4.75%
      In Elko, 0.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Elko, SC demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.