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Elkton

Tennessee · 545 residents · 1.992 sq mi
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Elkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
+7%since 2000
from 510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3744986227458691990201020202024Elkton
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,416
+119%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(383)
Black23.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian2%(11)
Other3.9%(21)
Diversity Score56.5%(308)
Diversity Score
57
−1%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Tennessee?

Elkton, Tennessee has about 545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Elkton, Tennessee earns about $49,167 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 $130,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Tennessee?

About 18.0% 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 14.7% 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 82 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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