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Elk County, KS Population by Age

The median age in Elk County, KS is 50.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.45% were under the age of 15, 13.06% aged 15 to 29, 40.63% aged 30 to 64, 24.25% aged 65 to 84, and 3.61% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Elk County, KS population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Elk County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 119 4.83%
5 to 9 years 105 4.26%
10 to 14 years 231 9.37%
15 to 19 years 155 6.29%
20 to 24 years 82 3.33%
25 to 29 years 85 3.45%
30 to 34 years 75 3.04%
35 to 39 years 123 4.99%
40 to 44 years 110 4.46%
45 to 49 years 139 5.64%
50 to 54 years 139 5.64%
55 to 59 years 178 7.22%
60 to 64 years 238 9.65%
65 to 69 years 157 6.37%
70 to 74 years 210 8.52%
75 to 79 years 149 6.04%
80 to 84 years 82 3.33%
85 years and over 89 3.61%
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Elk County, KS population by age group

Key stats
692
Population under 25 years
393
Population aged 25-44
694
Population aged 45-64
687
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Elk County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Elk County, KS population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 238 (9.65% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Elk County, KS was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 238 (9.65%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Elk County, KS was the 30-34 years with a population of 75 (3.04%).

Elk County, KS population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Elk County, KS's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Elk County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Elk County, KS population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 1,204 (48.82% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 575 23.32%
18 to 64 years 1,204 48.82%
85 years and over 687 27.86%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Elk County's population under 18 was 23.32%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Elk County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 48.82%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Elk County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 27.86% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Elk County, KS population pyramid

Population pyramid for Elk County, KS is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Elk County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Elk County, KS, is 34.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Elk County, KS, is 51.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Elk County, KS is 86.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Elk County, KS is 1.9.
The graph shows Elk County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Elk County, KS population pyramid i.e. Elk County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Elk County, KS's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 65 54 119
5 to 9 years 74 31 105
10 to 14 years 83 148 231
15 to 19 years 85 70 155
20 to 24 years 35 47 82
25 to 29 years 53 32 85
30 to 34 years 25 50 75
35 to 39 years 58 65 123
40 to 44 years 65 45 110
45 to 49 years 67 72 139
50 to 54 years 65 74 139
55 to 59 years 85 93 178
60 to 64 years 133 105 238
65 to 69 years 78 79 157
70 to 74 years 103 107 210
75 to 79 years 65 84 149
80 to 84 years 39 43 82
85 years and over 40 49 89
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Things to know

What is the population of Elk County, KS under 18?

Elk County's population under the age of 18 is 575, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 23.32% of the total resident population of Elk County, KS.

What is the aging population in Elk County, KS?

Elk County's population aged 65 years and above was 687. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 27.86% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Elk County, KS Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Elk County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Elk County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Elk County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Elk County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Elk County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Elk County, KS was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 238 (9.65%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Elk County, KS was the 30-34 years with a population of 75 (3.04%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Elk County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Elk County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Elk County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Elk County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Elk County, KS Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Elk County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Elk County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Elk County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Elk County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Elk County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Elk County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Elk County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Elk County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Elk County, KS Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Elk County, KS population pyramid, which represents the Elk County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Elk County, KS, is 34.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Elk County, KS, is 51.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Elk County, KS is 86.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Elk County, KS is 1.9.

Elk County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Elk County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Elk County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Elk County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Elk County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Elk County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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