Elizabethtown town is located in Essex County New York. Elizabethtown town has a 2024 population of 1,191. Elizabethtown town is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,203 in 2020.
The average household income in Elizabethtown town is $81,498 with a poverty rate of 13.72%. The median age in Elizabethtown town is 54 years: 49.6 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elizabethtown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 910 | 90.28% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 4.56% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 495 | 1.81 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 246 | 1.24 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 193 | 2.09 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 29 | 3.66 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 27 | 3.07 | 100 | 0 |
2.26
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
80.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 3.83% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 15.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 15.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 18.23% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 28.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 3.37% |
| Some College | 129 | 14.98% |
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 | 784 | 725 | 286 |
| Black | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 12 | 1 |
| Other Race | 14 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,563 | $0 | $46,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $60,500 |
| High School Graduate | $37,946 | $40,333 | $12,330 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,673 | $40,847 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $40,682 | $6,623 |
$35,673
Average Earnings
$40,847
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.03% of Elizabethtown town residents speak only English, while 4.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 114 | 13.46% |
| Black | 19 | 8 | 42.11% |
| Other | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
13.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.11%
Male Poverty Rate
8.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elizabethtown town is Other, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elizabethtown town is White, with 13.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.74% |
| High School | 16.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.26% |
| Some College | 9.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,063 | $94,089 |
| Households | $62,625 | $81,498 |
| Married Families | $76,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,115 | $63,068 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
76
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 6.34% |
| Black | 20 | 43.48% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 29.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
68.55%
Born in Elizabethtown town
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
96.92% of Elizabethtown town residents were born in the United States, with 68.55% having been born in New York. 0.79% 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 | 1,186 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 1,187 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 1,188 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 1,189 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 1,190 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 1,191 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 1,192 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,193 | -14 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 1,207 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1,203 | 107 | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 1,096 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,103 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,106 | -9 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 1,115 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 1,122 | -15 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 1,137 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,136 | -12 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 1,148 | -11 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 1,159 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,160 | 0 | 0% |