Banner Elk, North Carolina

Population Data for Banner Elk, NC:

Population – 5466
Male – 49.56 %
Female – 50.44 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.58 %
Hispanic – 1.37 %
African American – 1.21 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.18 %
Asian – 0.27 %

Geographic Data for Banner Elk, North Carolina:

Population Density – 69.63 per sq. mi
Elevation – 3621 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Banner Elk:

In Elementary School – 504 (31.32 %)
In High School – 242 (15.04 %)
In College – 753 (46.80 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 642 (17.77 %)
Associate’s Degree – 305 (8.44 %)
Some College, No Degree – 696 (19.27 %)
High School Graduate – 878 (24.31 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 294 (8.14 %)

Employment and Household Data for Banner Elk, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 57.44 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 6.87 %
Unemployment Level – 10.68 %

Median Household Income – $34,590.00
Average Household Size – 2.25

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 9.80 %
2 Vehicles – 12.71 %
3 or more Vehicles – 7.37 %

Average Cost to Rent in Banner Elk - $535 per month