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Elkton

Tennessee · 578 residents · 1.992 sq mi
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Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
578
+13%since 2000
from 510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3744986227458691990201020202024Elkton
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,685
+75%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−61.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(329)
Black35.1%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(427)
Black20.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(18)
Diversity Score49.5%(286)
Diversity Score
49
−13%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Tennessee?

Elkton, Tennessee has about 578 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Elkton, Tennessee earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Tennessee expensive?

In Elkton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Tennessee?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Tennessee?

About 2.7% of people in Elkton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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