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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elkton

Virginia · 2,042 residents · 3.162 sq mi
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Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,556. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $94,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,042
+6%since 1990
from 1,935 in 1990
1990 – 2025
646 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 612 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+6%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elkton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,556
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,271 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,192
+35%since 1990
from $12,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$435
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
57.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
42.9% rent
2.6
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,883)
Black1.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(198)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,919)
Black2.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(37)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score11.7%(239)
12
+14%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.2 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Virginia?

Elkton, Virginia has about 2,042 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Virginia?

The typical household in Elkton, Virginia earns about $35,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Virginia expensive?

In Elkton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Virginia?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Virginia?

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

Has Elkton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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