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Elizabethtown Metro

Elizabethtown, KY · 2 counties · 119,736 residents · 884.939 sq mi
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Elizabethtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,787.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
119,736
+11%since 2000
from 107,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
98K106K114K122K130K1990201020202024Elizabethtown
2024127K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,515
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,037 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,461
+30%since 2000
from $17,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,787
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,357 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(88,349)
Black10.6%(11,439)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(3,299)
Asian1.6%(1,704)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(37,106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(95,235)
Black10.3%(12,319)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(5,718)
Asian1.7%(2,092)
Other3%(3,586)
Diversity Score43.1%(51,597)
Diversity Score
43
+25%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

ElizabethtownCENTRAL35,448
What's inside

2 component counties

Hardin CountyCENTRAL113,482Larue County15,184
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabethtown, KY?

Elizabethtown, KY has about 119,736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabethtown, KY?

The typical household in Elizabethtown, KY earns about $46,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabethtown, KY expensive?

In Elizabethtown, KY, the median home is worth about $127,787, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabethtown, KY?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabethtown, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabethtown, KY?

About 13.3% of people in Elizabethtown, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabethtown, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabethtown, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,817 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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