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Elon, NC
Town in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Population
11,032
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,582
ZIP codes
0
Elon and its ZIP codes
Elon at a glance
- Elon is about 12 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 91st most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $84,773 a year, 17% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,300 (27% above North Carolina) and median rent is $2,080 a month.
Local data for Elon, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elon, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,773
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$366,300
Median rent
$2,080/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
51.5%
Median age
21.2
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,627), Irish Americans (1,086), Italian Americans (789).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alamance County. PPP loans are for Elon.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,768
66,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.05B
FY 2026, $6,126 per person
How people get to work
Elon, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
338
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Elon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GibsonvilleTown | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.3 |
| BurlingtonCity | 2.9 mi | 30.8 |
| WhitsettTown | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| OssipeeTown | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| AlamanceVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| SedaliaTown | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| GrahamCity | 7.2 mi | 11 |
| McLeansvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Haw RiverTown | 8.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Green LevelTown | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| SwepsonvilleTown | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| MebaneCity | 13 mi | 12.2 |
| Forest OaksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elon, NC in?
- Elon is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Elon, NC?
- About 11,032 people live in Elon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elon?
- Nearby places include Gibsonville (1.7 mi), Glen Raven (2.7 mi), Burlington (2.9 mi), Whitsett (3.9 mi), Ossipee (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023