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 $62,102 with a poverty rate of 12.23%. The median age in Elkton is 46.5 years: 44.3 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,442 | 66.82% |
| Black or African American | 423 | 19.6% |
| Two or more races | 179 | 8.29% |
| Other race | 108 | 5% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 899 | 2.22 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 456 | 1.12 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 249 | 3.74 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Female | 160 | 2.52 | 58.8 | 41.3 |
| Male | 34 | 4.47 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
63.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 9.3% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 130 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 6.24% |
| High School Graduate | 692 | 43.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 5.86% |
| Some College | 347 | 21.65% |
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 | 1,094 | 955 | 207 |
| Black | 374 | 308 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 70 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 48 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,818 | $31,750 | $43,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,417 | $0 | $46,667 |
| High School Graduate | $37,131 | $34,091 | $37,358 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,352 | $50,680 | $36,210 |
| Some College | $36,111 | $51,404 | $29,559 |
$37,352
Average Earnings
$50,680
Average Male
$36,210
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.93% of Elkton residents speak only English, while 6.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,261 | 207 | 16.42% |
| Black | 411 | 26 | 6.33% |
| Multiple | 179 | 10 | 5.59% |
12.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.23%
Male Poverty Rate
14.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkton is White, with 16.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Multiple, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.99% |
| High School | 13.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.13% |
| Some College | 5.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.16% |
| Female Employed | 2.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,267 | $88,855 |
| Households | $45,417 | $62,102 |
| Married Families | $100,775 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,273 | $35,487 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 8.7% |
| Black | 59 | 15.78% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 68.92% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
57.18%
Born in Elkton
97.64%
Native Born
2.36%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
97.64% of Elkton residents were born in the United States, with 57.18% having been born in Kentucky. 2.22% 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% |