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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elkton

South Dakota · 677 residents · 1.494 sq mi
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Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

677
+13%since 1990
from 598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
453 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 400 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
−8%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5606747889011K1990201020202024Elkton
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,667
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,794 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,912
+99%since 1990
from $9,487 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−13.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
24.7% rent
1.4
+17%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(667)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
1
−74%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−47%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elkton, South Dakota?

Elkton, South Dakota has about 677 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkton, South Dakota?

The typical household in Elkton, South Dakota earns about $36,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, South Dakota expensive?

In Elkton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, South Dakota?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, South Dakota?

About 6.8% of people in Elkton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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