Elon, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population
11,325
1.47% 1-year growth
US Senator
N/AThom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
N/ATed Budd
Republican Party
2023 Poverty Rate
22.5%
9.95% 1-year decrease
2023 Employed Population
4,495
0.604% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Elon, NC had a population of 11.3k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elon, NC grew from 11,161 to 11,325, a 1.47% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elon, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.19%).

None of the households in Elon, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Elon, NC are Elon University (2,002 degrees awarded in 2023).

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.38k people) in Elon, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 901 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 352 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elon, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.38k ± 444
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    901 ± 300
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    352 ± 193
3.21%
Hispanic Population
363 people

In 2023, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.38k people) in Elon, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 901 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 352 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.21% of the people in Elon, NC are hispanic (363 people).

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    171 ± 158
  2. Vietnam
    141 ± 87
  3. Korea
    82 ± 53

Elon, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Elon, NC employs 4.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Elon, NC were Educational Services (1,273 people), Accommodation & Food Services (618 people), and Manufacturing (452 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($131,522), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($130,326), and Manufacturing ($96,042).

Employment

Occupations

4.5k
2023 Value
± 573
0.604%
1 Year growth
± 19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elon, NC grew at a rate of 0.604%, from 4.47k employees to 4.5k employees.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.5k
2023 Value
± 573
0.604%
1 Year growth
± 19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elon, NC grew at a rate of 0.604%, from 4.47k employees to 4.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elon, NC, are Educational Services (1,273 people), Accommodation & Food Services (618 people), and Manufacturing (452 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elon, NC, though some of these residents may live in Elon, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$28,169
Median earning men ± $14,943
$12,474
Median earning women ± $12,835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($138,783), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($130,978), and Manufacturing ($97,066).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,012), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,875), and Wholesale Trade ($19,028).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Education

In 2023, universities in Elon, NC awarded 2,002 degrees. The student population of Elon, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,948 male students and 4,259 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elon, NC are White (1,556 and 79.5%), followed by Black or African American (135 and 6.89%), Hispanic or Latino (118 and 6.03%), and Two or More Races (60 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Elon, NC by number of degrees awarded are Elon University (2,002 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elon, NC are Communication Management And Strategic Communications (167 and 8.34%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (144 and 7.19%), and General Finance (134 and 6.69%).

The median tuition cost in Elon, NC for private four year colleges is $44,029.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2023 in Elon, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,207 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,207 students enrolled in Elon, NC, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,580 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    144 degrees awarded
  2. General Finance
    134 degrees awarded
  3. Communication Management And Strategic Communications
    167 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Elon, NC was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 144 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Elon University
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,002 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elon University with 2,002 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 697 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elon, NC, which is 0.534 times less than the 1,305 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,556 degrees mean that there were 11.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 135 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,029) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($507) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in N/A were N/A.

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Housing & Living

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Elon, NC colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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Wage Distribution

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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Commute Time

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elon, NC (1.68k out of 7.46k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elon, NC is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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Health

94.9% of the population of Elon, NC has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 5.77% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.5% were men and 57.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 42.2% between 18 and 34 years, 23.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.5% were men and 57.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.09%
Uninsured
56.9%
Employer Coverage
5.77%
Medicaid
11.7%
Medicare
19.3%
Non-Group
1.21%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elon, NC declined by 9.87% from 5.65% to 5.09%.

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