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Elkton

Kentucky · 2,056 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 $32,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,300. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,056
+4%since 2000
from 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elkton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,340
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,454
+36%since 2000
from $14,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,612)
Black15.6%(310)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(46)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.5%(764)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,457)
Black14.2%(291)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(184)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,056)
Diversity Score
51
+33%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Kentucky?

Elkton, Kentucky has about 2,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Elkton, Kentucky earns about $32,340 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Kentucky?

About 12.2% 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 26.1% 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 260 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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