Elk Falls, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 126, Elk Falls's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Elk Falls is a small community located in Kansas, within Elk County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elk Falls is 52.3 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elk Falls is $52,321. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Elk Falls, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $48,300. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Elk Falls is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elk Falls is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elk Falls, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.