Elon
Town in Alamance County, North Carolina
Elon is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 11,336 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Gibsonville, 1.9 miles W.
- 11,336residents (2020 Census)
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 2,560 / sq mipopulation density
- 27201ZIP code
About Elon
Elon () is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington metropolitan statistical area. The population as of the 2020 census was 11,336. The town of Elon is home to Elon University.
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Living in Elon
- Median household income
- $84,773
- Median home value
- $366,300
- Median rent
- $2,080/mo
- Median age
- 21.2
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Elon had 11,336 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,336 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,560 per sq mi (988 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elon at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamance County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,336 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.43 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Coordinates | 36.1023° N, 79.5088° W |
| ZIP code | 27201 |
| Official website | elonnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3721095 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elon
- Gibsonville1.9 mi W
- Glen Raven2.8 mi NE
- Burlington2.9 mi SE
- Whitsett3.7 mi W
- Ossipee4.4 mi N
- Alamance5.3 mi S
- Altamahaw6.3 mi N
- Sedalia6.4 mi W
- Graham7.4 mi SE
- McLeansville8.2 mi W
- Haw River8.4 mi E
- Green Level9.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elon
What county is Elon in?
Elon is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Elon, NC?
11,336 people lived in Elon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elon, NC?
The ZIP code of Elon is 27201.
What towns are near Elon?
Gibsonville (1.9 mi), Glen Raven (2.8 mi), Burlington (2.9 mi), Whitsett (3.7 mi), Ossipee (4.4 mi).
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