Elko, SC is a small town located in Saluda County with a population of 29826 people. The population density of 46 people per square mile is slightly lower than the US national average of 93 people per square mile. Elko, SC is home to several local businesses such as the Country Store and the Elko Post Office, which serve the community as both retail and utility providers. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on Lake Murray or hiking the nearby trails in Red Bank Park. Other organizations that serve the community include churches, schools, parks and libraries. Local sports events are popular and include football games at Elko High School's stadium and annual special events such as fishing tournaments at Lake Murray.
The population in Elko (zip 29826) is 159. There are 47 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elko (zip 29826) is 56.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elko (zip 29826) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elko (zip 29826)
- 23.5% are married
- 24.2% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 35.7% have children, but are single
Race in Elko (zip 29826)
- 19.5% are White
- 79.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander