Elk City, KS Employment

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47%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
52%
Household income NAT. AVG.
72%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexElk CityKansasNational
Income per capita$15,873$28,478$29,829
Median household income$26,719$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$26,328$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$20,000$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$25,625$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate1.3%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level38.4%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elk City is 47% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Elk City is 52% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elk City is 72% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elk City is 154% higher than the national average

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      $17,810 $26,719 $53,438
      City
      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Elk City median earnings by income bracket

      Elk City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry25.7%25.7%
      Manufacturing sector30.0%30.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services7.1%7.1%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.3%4.3%
      Education, health & social services7.1%7.1%
      Other25.7%25.7%

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      Elk City, KS268$26,71951.7%

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      Source: The Elk City, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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