Elkton, South Dakota Population 2022
Elkton is a city located in Brookings County South Dakota. Elkton has a 2020 population of 723. Elkton is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 732 in 2010.
The average household income in Elkton is $62,407 with a poverty rate of 12.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $675 per month, and the median house value is $127,200. The median age in Elkton is 33.6 years, 34.6 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
Elkton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elktonwas:
- White: 93.73%
- Other race: 4.43%
- Two or more races: 1.60%
- Black or African American: 0.25%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 93.73% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 36 | 4.43% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.60% |
Elkton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 270 | 3.01 | 67 |
| Married | 155 | 3.7 | 76.8 |
| Male | 10 | 4.4 | 20 |
| Female | 16 | 5.44 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.22 | 61.8 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 5.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 7.38% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 35.44% |
| Some College | 83 | 17.51% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 9.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 15.40% |
Elkton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 400 | 368 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 38 | 16 |
| Other Race | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.75%.
Elkton Language by Age
Elkton Language
85.98% of Elkton residents speak only English, while 14.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.02% of the population.
Elkton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 595 | 19 | 3.19% |
| Other | 22 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 196 | 84 | 42.86% |
12.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.41%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elkton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkton is White, with 3.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Hispanic, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.70%.
Elkton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
67.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Elkton Married by Age and Sex
Elkton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Elkton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 13.76% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 42.86% |
Elkton Veterans by Education
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
78.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.54%
Born in Elkton
83.27%
Native Born
16.73%
Foreign Born
16.73%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.27% of Elkton residents were born in the United States, with 51.54% having been born in South Dakota. 16.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 732 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 730 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 741 | 11 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 733 | -8 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 727 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 730 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 727 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 726 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 727 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 726 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 725 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 724 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 723 | -1 | -0.14% |