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West Elkton

Ohio · 164 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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West Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−15%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+26%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021411792172561990201020202024West Elkton
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,317
+52%since 2000
from $16,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Elkton, Ohio?

West Elkton, Ohio has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Elkton, Ohio?

The typical household in West Elkton, Ohio earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Elkton, Ohio expensive?

In West Elkton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in West Elkton, Ohio?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Elkton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Elkton, Ohio?

About 11.2% of people in West Elkton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Elkton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, West Elkton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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