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Elon College, NC

Total Population
16,092
Median Household Income
$65,747
Median Home Value
$235,500
Median Rent
$966

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$65,747
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$235,500
100.5% above state median
Rent
$966
100% above state median
Median Age
26.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Elon College, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

34.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 26.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$65,747
-12.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.56 people

Total Households
4,921
Family Households
52.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
29.0%
#2 Industry
Education
22.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
13.4%
Total Employed Residents:2,921

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.7%
445 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,809
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
6,897 employed
Labor Force
7,254
346 unemployed
Median Age
26.3 years
Per Capita Income
$29,568
Poverty Rate
14.1%

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