Elko, SC Demographics

A map of Elko's Population by Race

Elko, South Carolina had a population of 140 in 2020. It was 33.6% White, 52.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elko, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is the 429th 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).

Elko's White Population

47 residents of Elko identify as White, or 33.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Elko considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is ranked #391 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more White than neighboring Blackville (13% White). Elko is less White than neighboring Williston (41.4% White), Barnwell (39.7% White), Springfield (58.7% White), and Snelling (70.4% White).

Elko's Black Population

73 residents of Elko identify as Black, or 52.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elko considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is ranked #102 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Black than neighboring Williston (51.6% Black), Barnwell (51.4% Black), Springfield (34.5% Black), and Snelling (22.8% Black). Elko is less Black than neighboring Blackville (82.3% Black).

Elko's Asian Population

0 residents of Elko identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is ranked #358 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elko is less Asian than neighboring Williston (0.3% Asian), Blackville (0.3% Asian), Barnwell (2.1% Asian), and Springfield (1.3% Asian).

Elko's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Elko identify as Hispanic, or 8.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is ranked #87 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Hispanic than neighboring Williston (2.3% Hispanic), Blackville (1.6% Hispanic), Barnwell (2.1% Hispanic), Springfield (2.2% Hispanic), and Snelling (2.8% Hispanic).

Elko's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elko identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williston (0.7% Native American/Other), Blackville (0.8% Native American/Other), Barnwell (0.9% Native American/Other), Springfield (1.1% Native American/Other), and Snelling (1.2% Native American/Other).

Elko's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Elko identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elko is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Multiracial than neighboring Blackville (2% Multiracial), Springfield (2.2% Multiracial), and Snelling (2.8% Multiracial). Elko is less Multiracial than neighboring Williston (3.7% Multiracial), and Barnwell (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.