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Elkton

Kentucky · 1,984 residents · 2.773 sq mi
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Elkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,984
+10%since 1990
from 1,796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 648 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
−2%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elkton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,924
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,163 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,297
+58%since 1990
from $9,072 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$356
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,485)
Black16.6%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(681)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,612)
Black15.6%(310)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(46)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score38.5%(764)
Diversity Score
38
+2%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Kentucky?

Elkton, Kentucky has about 1,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Elkton, Kentucky earns about $24,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Kentucky expensive?

In Elkton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Kentucky?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of people in Elkton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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