Village · Michigan
Elk Rapids, Michigan
Elk Rapids, village, in Antrim County, Michigan. Elk Rapids had 1,610 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,529 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,624 (±217). GEOID 2625320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,610
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,624 ±217
Median household income
$70,938
±$13,251 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$393,400
±$34,393 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,056
±$358 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Elk Rapids and what county is it in?
Elk Rapids is a village in Antrim County, Michigan. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 927 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elk Rapids lies entirely within Elk Rapids Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elk Rapids, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,610 people lived in Elk Rapids on July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,529 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,624 (±217).
| Measure | Elk Rapids | Antrim County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,624 ±217 | 24,127 | no clear change |
| Households | 898 ±127 | 11,100 | +182 |
| Average household size | 1.81 ±0.15 | 2.15 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 1,297 ±168 | 17,723 | no clear change |
Elk Rapids's population since 2000
From 1,700 in 2000 to 1,610 in 2025: down 5.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elk Rapids as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elk Rapids?
The median resident of Elk Rapids is 57.7 years old; 12.4% are under 18 and 35.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Elk Rapids | Antrim County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.7 ±4.0 | 51.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.4% ±3.3 pts | 16.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 35.1% ±6.7 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Male | 44.6% ±3.6 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3% ±4.4 pts | 92.4% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3% ±10.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±3.5 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±1.5 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.4% ±8.7 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.0% ±4.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±3.7 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±2.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elk Rapids earn?
Half of Elk Rapids's 898 households earn less than $70,938 a year (±$13,251), against $72,054 in Antrim County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $74,501 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elk Rapids | Antrim County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,938 ±$13,251 | $72,054 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,839 ±$13,343 | $93,682 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,144 ±$6,561 | $42,806 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±2.0 pts | 9.9% | −6.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4% ±8.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±2.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±3.1 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elk Rapids?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Elk Rapids's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $393,400 by its owner (±$34,393). The median renter pays $1,056 a month including utilities, and 29.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elk Rapids | Antrim County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $393,400 ±$34,393 | $255,500 | +$111,325 |
| Median gross rent | $1,056 ±$358 | $902 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.1% ±18.5 pts | 24.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,517 ±$144 | $1,462 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2% ±9.1 pts | 86.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.8% ±9.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,297 ±168 | 17,723 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2% ±3.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.8% ±7.5 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±2.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.6% ±6.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Elk Rapids work and get to work?
75.1% of Elk Rapids's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes.
| Measure | Elk Rapids | Antrim County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±6.7 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±9.2 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 10.3% ±9.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±5.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min ±2.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elk Rapids?
1 census tract lies mostly in Elk Rapids (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9606Antrim County | 3,319 | $78,672 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elk Rapids) · Census block assignment files
How does Elk Rapids compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elk Rapids is the 8,497th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 285th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Elk Rapids ranks 697th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 285th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 94th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 363rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 697th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 80th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 466th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,147th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 72nd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,002nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 455th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,217th | 1,356 |
Elk Rapids's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Elk Rapids with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elk Rapids?
20 of the 57 figures for Elk Rapids on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elk Rapids are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elk Rapids.