Elk Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,558
Population
944/sq mi density
$78,472
Median Income
$47,905 per capita
$348,400
Home Value
$518,408 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,472 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$348,400 home value, $1,032/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,558
Census 2023
Population Density
944
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.2 km²)
Median Age
57.5 yrs
48% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.5%
Black
0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.8%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.0%
Veterans
11.2%
87% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.3%
5% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.0%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.0%
88% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.437
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,558 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 944 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 57.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.0% |
| Female | 56.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.0% |
| Veterans | 11.2% |
| Disability | 12.3% |
| Health Insurance | 99.0% |
| Uninsured | 1.0% |
| Broadband Access | 94.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.437 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |