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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Elizabethtown Metro

Elizabethtown, KY · 2 counties · 125,569 residents · 884.939 sq mi
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Elizabethtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,082. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 21% 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 $153,840.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125,569
+17%since 2000
from 107,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
98K106K114K122K130K1990201020202024Elizabethtown
2024127K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,082
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,004
+74%since 2000
from $17,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,840
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,357 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(94,384)
Black10.3%(12,887)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(7,174)
Asian1.8%(2,272)
Other4.7%(5,934)
Diversity Score48.8%(61,321)
Segregation Score37.5%(47,096)
Diversity Score
49
+42%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 125,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabethtown, KY?

The typical household in Elizabethtown, KY earns about $56,082 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 $153,840, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabethtown, KY?

About 21.3% 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 12.1% 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 24,650 residents, a change of about 24 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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