Elkton is a city located in Brookings County South Dakota. Elkton has a 2024 population of 783. Elkton is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 754 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkton is $74,583 with a poverty rate of 21.56%. The median age in Elkton is 29.7 years: 31.3 years for males, and 27 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 89.2% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 6.01% |
| Other race | 31 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 301 | 2.71 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 141 | 3.38 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.19 | 65 | 35 |
| Male | 22 | 3.05 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
| Female | 21 | 6.29 | 9.5 | 90.5 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 14.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 12.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 13.58% |
| High School Graduate | 149 | 32.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 6.25% |
| Some College | 70 | 15.09% |
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 | 382 | 372 | 104 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 31 | 15 |
| Other Race | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,923 | $67,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,977 | $59,318 | $51,964 |
| High School Graduate | $45,313 | $45,833 | $37,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,345 | $51,563 | $33,889 |
| Some College | $40,972 | $50,625 | $29,063 |
$45,345
Average Earnings
$51,563
Average Male
$33,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.06% of Elkton residents speak only English, while 21.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 234 | 145 | 61.97% |
| Multiple | 49 | 46 | 93.88% |
| White | 556 | 26 | 4.68% |
| Other | 31 | 23 | 74.19% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
21.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
30.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkton is White, with 4.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.29% |
| High School | 8.05% |
| Some College | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.92% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,167 | $91,066 |
| Households | $67,750 | $74,583 |
| Married Families | $111,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,792 | $47,238 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.2%
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
67
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 13.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
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
51.53%
Born in Elkton
82.45%
Native Born
17.55%
Foreign Born
17.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
82.45% of Elkton residents were born in the United States, with 51.53% having been born in South Dakota. 17.55% 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 | 820 | 8 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 812 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 805 | 7 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 798 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 2025 | 790 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 783 | 7 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 776 | 8 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 768 | 12 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 756 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 754 | 20 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 734 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 732 | 6 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 726 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 729 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 729 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 728 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 731 | -11 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 742 | 12 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 730 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 732 | 0 | 0% |