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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elkhorn City

Kentucky · 1,060 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 $22,963. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,060
+30%since 1990
from 818 in 1990
1990 – 2025
135 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+10%since 1990
from 40.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7838899961K1K1990201020202024Elkhorn City
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,963
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,346 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,323
+66%since 1990
from $8,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$232
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
28.4% rent
1.9
−28%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,047)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(22)
2
−46%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elkhorn City, Kentucky earns about $22,963 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 $43,900, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

About 12.0% 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 19.7% of people in Elkhorn City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhorn City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhorn City, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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