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Elkton

Minnesota · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 1.281 sq mi
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Elkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,523. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,100. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−37%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 86 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+56%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
831041251451661990201020202024Elkton
202494
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.1%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.1%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(10)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.4%(6)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over16%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,523
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,670
+266%since 2000
from $14,950 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+42%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+114%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Elkton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(90)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(3)
Ancestry
German34%(32)
Irish24.5%(23)
Norwegian23.4%(22)
English5.3%(5)
French4.3%(4)
Swedish4.3%(4)
American1.1%(1)
Lithuanian1.1%(1)
Polish1.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(12)
Married41.9%(18)
Widowed23.3%(10)
Divorced7%(3)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(8)
Married56.4%(22)
Widowed17.9%(7)
Divorced5.1%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Minnesota?

Elkton, Minnesota has about 94 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elkton, Minnesota earns about $53,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Minnesota expensive?

In Elkton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $191,100.

How educated are people in Elkton, Minnesota?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Minnesota?

About 7.4% of people in Elkton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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