Elkton is a city located in Todd County Kentucky. Elkton has a 2024 population of 2,285. It is also the county seat of Todd County. Elkton is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 10.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,065 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkton is $57,459 with a poverty rate of 13.01%. The median age in Elkton is 40.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,452 | 74.35% |
| Black or African American | 289 | 14.8% |
| Other race | 140 | 7.17% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 804 | 2.22 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 447 | 1.14 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 215 | 3.61 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 105 | 2.99 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 37 | 4.97 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 6.65% |
| High School Graduate | 625 | 46.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 7.46% |
| Some College | 246 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 872 | 163 |
| Black | 224 | 198 | 19 |
| Other Race | 56 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 46 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,250 | $63,182 | $29,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,788 | $0 | $44,688 |
| High School Graduate | $34,154 | $38,424 | $32,724 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,418 | $49,583 | $32,883 |
| Some College | $34,861 | $58,625 | $33,148 |
$34,418
Average Earnings
$49,583
Average Male
$32,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.82% of Elkton residents speak only English, while 7.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,277 | 180 | 14.1% |
| Black | 269 | 34 | 12.64% |
| Multiple | 55 | 17 | 30.91% |
13.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.16%
Male Poverty Rate
16.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Multiple, with 30.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Black, with 12.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.45% |
| High School | 10.44% |
| Some College | 10.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,396 | $87,315 |
| Households | $39,922 | $57,459 |
| Married Families | $95,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,006 | $32,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 7.61% |
| Black | 67 | 29.91% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 61.82% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.66%
Born in Elkton
96.77%
Native Born
3.23%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
96.77% of Elkton residents were born in the United States, with 55.66% having been born in Kentucky. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,560 | 55 | 2.2% |
| 2028 | 2,505 | 55 | 2.24% |
| 2027 | 2,450 | 55 | 2.3% |
| 2026 | 2,395 | 55 | 2.35% |
| 2025 | 2,340 | 55 | 2.41% |
| 2024 | 2,285 | 55 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 2,230 | 90 | 4.21% |
| 2022 | 2,140 | 71 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 2,069 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 2,065 | -72 | -3.37% |
| 2019 | 2,137 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,141 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,121 | -26 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 2,147 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,161 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 2,160 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,169 | -26 | -1.18% |
| 2012 | 2,195 | 30 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 2,165 | 15 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,150 | 0 | 0% |