Elkin Township, NC

Living in Elkin Township

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 2
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 30
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Schools 53
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Residents

6.2k Population -428 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value +$2.6k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$430 Median Monthly Rent +$24 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas6%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elkin Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Surry County10

Property Crime in Elkin Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Surry County51

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 4
Feb 37 4 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkin Township

Inland Flooding55
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elkin Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Elkin Township, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Elkin Township, NC

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Salem College
36 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elkin Township, NC

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Airports

Airports near Elkin Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, W