Elko, South Carolina facts for kids
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Elko, South Carolina
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Location of Elko, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 133.46/sq mi (51.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29826
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-23335 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247656 |
Elko is a small town located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 140 people lived there.
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Where is Elko?
Elko is found in the northern part of Barnwell County, South Carolina. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 33°22′50″N 81°22′46″W / 33.38056°N 81.37944°W.
A main road, U.S. Route 78, goes right through the middle of town. If you go east on this road, you'll reach Blackville in about 6 miles. Going west for 2 miles will take you to Williston.
Another road, South Carolina Highway 37, crosses US 78 in Elko. This highway can take you south about 10 miles to Barnwell, which is the main town of the county. If you head northeast on Highway 37 for about 10 miles, you'll arrive in Springfield.
The town of Elko covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). It's all land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live in Elko?
The number of people living in Elko has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1890 | 100 | −32.9% | |
| 1900 | 208 | 108.0% | |
| 1910 | 114 | −45.2% | |
| 1920 | 188 | 64.9% | |
| 1930 | 210 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 142 | −31.1% | |
| 1960 | 194 | 36.6% | |
| 1970 | 202 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 329 | 62.9% | |
| 1990 | 214 | −35.0% | |
| 2000 | 212 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 193 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 140 | −27.5% | |
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Elko's Population in 2000
According to the 2000 census, there were 212 people living in Elko. These people lived in 92 different homes, and 65 of these were families. On average, there were about 183 people per square mile. There were also 102 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most of the people in Elko in 2000 were either White (41.51%) or African American (58.49%).
Who Lives in Elko's Homes?
Out of the 92 homes in 2000:
- About 29.3% had children under 18 living there.
- 42.4% were homes where married couples lived together.
- 23.9% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 28.3% were not families, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
About 26.1% of homes had only one person living in them. Of these, 9.8% were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had about 2.30 people, and the average family had about 2.73 people.
Age Groups in Elko
In 2000, the people in Elko were of different ages:
- 24.5% were under 18 years old.
- 2.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Elko was 42 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 92.7 males. If you looked at just adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were about 86.0 males.
Income in Elko
In 2000, the average income for a household in Elko was $23,571 per year. For families, the average income was $37,500 per year. Men earned about $35,536 on average, while women earned about $27,083. The average income per person in the town was $15,973.
About 19.0% of families and 22.9% of all people in Elko were living below the poverty line. This included 36.1% of those under 18 and 51.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Elko (Carolina del Sur) para niños
