Elkins City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1251 residents, 485 households, and 370 families in the city. The population density was 479.7 people per square mile (185.21/kmē), it is Arkansas's 269th most densely populated city. There were 518 housing units at an average density of 198.5 per square mile (76.64/kmē). The average household size was 2.58 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the city Age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 101.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 107.4 females. The median age of the city's population was 34.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Elkins City was 33.6 and 34.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1208 White, 2 Black or African American, 22 American Indian, 3 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $39318, making it the 41st wealthiest city by median household income among the Arkansas. The median income for a family in the city was $45750, it is 40th wealthiest city by median family income in Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $17161, it is the 81st wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $22363, The median income for males was $28482 versus $18516 for females.
In 2000, 319 pupils and students, of which 54.86% are male and 45.14% are female, 25.5% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.58% nursery or pri school, 5.64% kindergarten, 49.84% elementary school, 19.12% high school and 18.81% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1251 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1264 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1277 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1331 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1464 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1625 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1866 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2103 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2267 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2420 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2528 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 94 | 65 | 159 |
| High school | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins city, Arkansas | $39318 | $45750 | $17161 |
| Washington County, Arkansas | $34691 | $42795 | $17347 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |