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Elkhorn City

Kentucky · 982 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 $26,852. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,500. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
982
−7%since 2000
from 1,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+10%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7838899961K1K1990201020202024Elkhorn City
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,852
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,440
+8%since 2000
from $14,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(972)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score3.9%(38)
Diversity Score
4
+85%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
58.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

Elkhorn City, Kentucky has about 982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elkhorn City, Kentucky earns about $26,852 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 $79,500, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

About 14.7% 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 29.8% 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 164 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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