CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Elkton

South Dakota · 736 residents · 1.494 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Elkton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

736
+9%since 2000
from 677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
493 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.9
−18%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5606747889011K1990201020202024Elkton
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,667
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,444
+3%since 2000
from $18,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$88,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$725
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
42.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
13.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Elkton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(667)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(611)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(29)
Diversity Score39.2%(289)
39
+2545%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
50.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Elkton

Head to head

Compare Elkton to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, South Dakota?

Elkton, South Dakota has about 736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elkton, South Dakota earns about $51,667 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, South Dakota?

About 28.5% 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 8.6% 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 138 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →