Demographics in Banner Elk, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Banner Elk?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

1,338

Male

659

49.3%

Female

679

50.7%

Median Age

20.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

83.9%

Black

7.7%

Hispanic

5.6%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

6.1%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.6%

High School or Higher

28.3%

Foreign Born

6.7%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

21.0%

Avg Household Size

1.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Banner Elk, NC has a population of 1,338 with a median age of 20.7. The racial makeup is 83.9% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.7%.