Elkins, AR Demographics
A map of Elkins's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,862 | 79.5% |
Hispanic | 339 | 9.4% |
Multiracial | 273 | 7.6% |
Native American/Other | 61 | 1.7% |
Black | 47 | 1.3% |
Asian | 20 | 0.6% |
Elkins, Arkansas had a population of 3,602 in 2020. It was 79.5% White, 1.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 9.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elkins, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is the 92nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Elkins's White Population
2,862 residents of Elkins identify as White, or 79.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Elkins slightly larger than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elkins is more White than neighboring Fayetteville (73.7% White). Elkins is less White than neighboring Goshen (87% White), Wesley (93.2% White), Greenland (83.6% White), and West Fork (84.6% White).
Elkins's Black Population
47 residents of Elkins identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elkins less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is ranked #312 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elkins is more Black than neighboring Wesley (1.2% Black), and West Fork (0.4% Black). Elkins is less Black than neighboring Fayetteville (6.3% Black), and Greenland (2.5% Black).
Elkins's Asian Population
20 residents of Elkins identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elkins roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is ranked #155 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elkins is more Asian than neighboring Wesley (0% Asian), and West Fork (0.5% Asian). Elkins is less Asian than neighboring Goshen (2.7% Asian), Fayetteville (3.2% Asian), and Greenland (0.7% Asian).
Elkins's Hispanic Population
339 residents of Elkins identify as Hispanic, or 9.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elkins roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is ranked #84 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elkins is more Hispanic than neighboring Goshen (3.5% Hispanic), Wesley (3.1% Hispanic), Fayetteville (8.6% Hispanic), Greenland (4.9% Hispanic), and West Fork (5.1% Hispanic).
Elkins's Native American/Other Population
61 residents of Elkins identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elkins roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elkins is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goshen (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wesley (0% Native American/Other). Elkins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayetteville (1.8% Native American/Other), Greenland (2.1% Native American/Other), and West Fork (1.8% Native American/Other).
Elkins's Multiracial Population
273 residents of Elkins identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elkins roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Elkins is ranked #89 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elkins is more Multiracial than neighboring Goshen (4.7% Multiracial), Wesley (2.5% Multiracial), Fayetteville (6.4% Multiracial), and Greenland (6.3% Multiracial). Elkins is less Multiracial than neighboring West Fork (7.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.