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Elkton

Virginia · 2,726 residents · 3.162 sq mi
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Elkton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,679. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,726
+33%since 2000
from 2,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
862 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elkton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,679
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,674
+32%since 2000
from $17,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,919)
Black2.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(37)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(239)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,528)
Black3.6%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(58)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(410)
Diversity Score
15
+28%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Virginia?

Elkton, Virginia has about 2,726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Virginia?

The typical household in Elkton, Virginia earns about $47,679 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 $189,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Virginia?

About 14.0% 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 19.0% 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 791 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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