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Elkton

Michigan · 808 residents · 1.001 sq mi
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Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,880. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
808
−6%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
807 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7257888529169791990201020202024Elkton
2024750
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,880
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,859 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,190
+53%since 2000
from $14,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(824)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(768)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score9.4%(76)
Diversity Score
9
+21%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 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
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Michigan?

Elkton, Michigan has about 808 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Michigan?

The typical household in Elkton, Michigan earns about $42,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Michigan expensive?

In Elkton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Michigan?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Michigan?

About 9.9% of people in Elkton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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