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Elkton

Minnesota · 130 residents · 1.281 sq mi
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Elkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−13%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+33%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
831041251451661990201020202024Elkton
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,801
+106%since 2000
from $14,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(117)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(8)
Diversity Score
6
−37%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Minnesota?

Elkton, Minnesota has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elkton, Minnesota earns about $44,375 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 $141,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Minnesota?

About 13.5% 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 9.7% 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 29 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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