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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elkhorn City

Kentucky · 818 residents · 7.83 sq mi
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Elkhorn City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,346. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 242 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,700. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

818
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
104 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 44.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7838899961K1K1990201020202024Elkhorn City
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,346
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,963 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,606
−40%vs 2000
vs $14,323 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$315
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $232 in 2000
US average: $450
77.3%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
22.7% rent
2.7
+40%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,047)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(22)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score3.9%(32)
4
+84%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

Elkhorn City, Kentucky has about 818 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

The typical household in Elkhorn City, Kentucky earns about $16,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhorn City, Kentucky expensive?

In Elkhorn City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhorn City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of people in Elkhorn City, 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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