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Elk Creek

Kentucky · 2,207 residents · 5.79 sq mi
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Elk Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,100. Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $405,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 126% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,207
−6%since 2023
from 2,344 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 405 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+2%since 2023
from 38.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
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20242K
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $127,487 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,702
+16%since 2023
from $51,648 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−7%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $358,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,064)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(146)
Asian1.6%(38)
Other4.1%(96)
Diversity Score27.4%(641)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,949)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(120)
Asian2.2%(49)
Other4%(89)
Diversity Score26.9%(593)
Diversity Score
27
−2%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+6%since 2023
from 31.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Creek, Kentucky?

Elk Creek, Kentucky has about 2,207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Creek, Kentucky?

The typical household in Elk Creek, Kentucky earns about $144,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Creek, Kentucky expensive?

In Elk Creek, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $405,000.

How educated are people in Elk Creek, Kentucky?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Creek, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Creek, Kentucky?

About 7.9% of people in Elk Creek, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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