Elk Horn
City in Shelby County, Iowa
Elk Horn is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, with 601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,345 ft (410 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimballton, 2.5 miles N.
- 601residents (2020 Census)
- 1,345 ftelevation · 410 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 819 / sq mipopulation density
- 51531ZIP code
About Elk Horn
Elk Horn is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. The population was 601 at the time of the 2020 census. Elk Horn is known as an enclave of Danish ethnicity and is home to the Museum of Danish America.
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Living in Elk Horn
- Median household income
- $64,250
- Median home value
- $133,200
- Median rent
- $668/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Elk Horn had 601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 819 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Horn at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 601 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5931° N, 95.0613° W |
| ZIP code | 51531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1924780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Horn
- Kimballton2.5 mi N
- Jacksonville5.9 mi NW
- Brayton7.6 mi SE
- Exira9.3 mi E
- Marne10.3 mi S
- Walnut10.9 mi SW
- Audubon11.0 mi NE
- Corley14.0 mi W
- Atlantic14.0 mi S
- Kirkman14.2 mi NW
- Harlan14.3 mi W
- Irwin15.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Horn
What county is Elk Horn in?
Elk Horn is in Shelby County, Iowa.
What is the population of Elk Horn, IA?
601 people lived in Elk Horn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk Horn, IA?
The ZIP code of Elk Horn is 51531.
What is the elevation of Elk Horn?
1,345 feet (410 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk Horn?
Kimballton (2.5 mi), Jacksonville (5.9 mi), Brayton (7.6 mi), Exira (9.3 mi), Marne (10.3 mi).
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