Elk Point City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1714 people in the city, organized into 682 households, and 460 families living in the city. The population density was 1276 people per square mile (492.67/kmē), making its South Dakota's 59th most densely populated city. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 559.7 per square mile (216.1/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the city Age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median age is 36.4 years, The median age of males was 34.9 years, for females the median age was 37.8 years. The racial makeup of the city was 1689 White, 3 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 6 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 9 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $41157, making its South Dakota's 31st highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $48056, it is 30th wealthiest city by median family income in South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $18153, it would be the 56th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income is $24609, The median income for males was $31667, compared to $19451 for females.
In 2000, 423 pupils and students, of which 49.41% are male and 50.59% are female, 24.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.69% nursery or pri school, 5.44% kindergarten, 49.65% elementary school, 20.33% high school and 14.89% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1714 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1714 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1717 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1730 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1777 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1788 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1809 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1815 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1842 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1886 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1939 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| Elementary school | 113 | 97 | 210 |
| High school | 36 | 50 | 86 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 37 | 63 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point city, South Dakota | $41157 | $48056 | $18153 |
| Union County, South Dakota | $44790 | $51227 | $24355 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |