Demographics & People — Elko, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 198 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 32.3 |
| Total Households | 53 |
| Family Households | 40 |
| Average Household Size | 3.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3673 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48 |
| Black or African American | 150 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 155 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 29 |
| American | 18 |
| German | 13 |
| English | 3 |
| Irish | 2 |
| Dutch | 2 |
| Norwegian | 1 |
Language
| English Only | 191 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 191 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 10 |
| Population 18+ | 195 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elko, South Carolina.