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Elkton

Oregon · 183 residents (2025 est.) · 0.232 sq mi
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Elkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
+2%since 2000
from 147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+7%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:183 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1301561832092351990201020202024Elkton
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,361
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,481
+85%since 2000
from $15,385 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+14%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+77.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+139%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(12)
Diversity Score33.9%(51)
Diversity Score
34
+231%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−27%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% 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%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Oregon?

Elkton, Oregon has about 150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Oregon?

The typical household in Elkton, Oregon earns about $37,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Oregon expensive?

In Elkton, Oregon, the median home is worth about $283,300, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Oregon?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Oregon?

About 22.7% of people in Elkton, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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