Elk County GIS Maps
Elk County, Kansas, has 2,483 residents and covers 644.3 square miles. The population declined 13.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Elk County is 20049.
Howard is the county's largest population center. Elk County also includes 5 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Elk County Trends
- Population
- 2,483▾
- Median Home Value
- $60,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,055▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Elk County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Elk County Population
Elk County had 2,483 residents in 2020. That was 13.8% lower than in 2010. Elk County had 778 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Howard, Moline and Independence.
Population Trend in Elk County KS
Elk County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Elk County Zip Codes
Elk County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Howard (67349), Moline (67353) and Independence (67352). Howard is the largest zip by population, with about 863 residents or 35% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Elk County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67349 | Howard | 863 | ▾ -16.5% |
| 67353 | Moline | 561 | ▾ -3.6% |
| 67352 | Independence | 446 | ▾ -24.8% |
| 67346 | Moline | 335 | ▾ -9.9% |
| 67345 | Elk Falls | 171 | ▴ 6.2% |
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Elk County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Elk County Demographics
Elk County has a median age of 49.6, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 23.2% of residents are under 18, while 28.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 28.2% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 20.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Elk County KS
Median Age
49.6
Under 18
23.2%
Age 65+
28.2%
Bachelor's+
20.6%
Elk County School Districts
Elk County is served by 5 public school districts with 4,055 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Elk Valley Unified 283, Fredonia Unified 484 and West Elk Unified 282. Those three districts account for about 79% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Elk County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Valley Unified School District 283 | 1,966 | 48.5% | ▴ 1,485.5% |
| Fredonia Unified School District 484 | 648 | 16% | ▴ 4.3% |
| West Elk Unified School District 282 | 597 | 14.7% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Eureka Unified School District 389 | 543 | 13.4% | ▾ -3% |
| Central Unified School District 462 | 301 | 7.4% | ▾ -0.3% |
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Elk County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Elk County Housing & Real Estate
Elk County has a median home value of $60,900 and a median gross rent of $534. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $75,000 and homes spent about 28 days on the market.
Elk County Housing Mix
Elk County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Elk County Housing Trends
Elk County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Elk County, KS
Elk County has 129 business listings across 91 categories. The largest categories in Elk County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 7.8%), Libraries (4, 3.1%), and Auto Repair (3, 2.3%). The full Elk County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Elk County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Elk County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 7.8% |
| Libraries | 4 | 3.1% |
| Auto Repair | 3 | 2.3% |
| Attractions And Activities | 3 | 2.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 3 | 2.3% |
| Liquor Store | 3 | 2.3% |
| Shipping Center | 3 | 2.3% |
| Veterinarians | 3 | 2.3% |
| High School | 2 | 1.6% |
| Public Service And Government | 2 | 1.6% |
Elk County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Kansas Trophy Outfitters | Active Life | Grenola |
| Mills Feed and Supply | Agriculture | Moline |
| Clogston Ranch Landing Strip | Airport | Elk County |
| FOAMfrat | Ambulance And Ems Services | |
| Sweet & Spicy | American Restaurants | Howard |
| Panky's Paradise, Home Of The Painting Pigs Mini Pig Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | Longton |
| By The Garden Antique's | Antique Store | Grenola |
| Elk Falls Pottery | Arts And Crafts | Elk Falls |
| Howard Township, Elk County, Kansas | Arts And Entertainment | Howard |
| Elk River Outfitters | Attractions And Activities | Moline |
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Elk County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Elk County Basemaps
Elk County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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