Elkton is a city located in Giles County Tennessee. Elkton has a 2024 population of 530. Elkton is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 542 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkton is $89,370 with a poverty rate of 21.46%. The median age in Elkton is 47.8 years: 50.6 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 74.36% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 28 | 5.98% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 150 | 3.12 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 76 | 3.08 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 35 | 1.17 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Female | 33 | 4.58 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 6 | 7 | 0 | 100 |
3.31
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 15.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 7.35% |
| High School Graduate | 130 | 41.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 67 | 21.41% |
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 | 230 | 210 | 62 |
| Black | 54 | 41 | 2 |
| Asian | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $95,833 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $0 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $60,625 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$60,625
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.47% of Elkton residents speak only English, while 6.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 51 | 15.36% |
| Black | 78 | 45 | 57.69% |
| Multiple | 14 | 1 | 7.14% |
21.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.44%
Male Poverty Rate
29.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Black, with 57.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkton is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.71% |
| Some College | 8.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
| High School | 6.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,792 | $103,392 |
| Households | $70,625 | $89,370 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,893 | $42,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
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
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
15.1%
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
55.34%
Born in Elkton
95.51%
Native Born
4.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.49%
Naturalized
95.51% of Elkton residents were born in the United States, with 55.34% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 515 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 518 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 521 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 524 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 527 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 530 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 533 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 538 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 540 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 542 | 18 | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 524 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 526 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 531 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 529 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 528 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 527 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 528 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 532 | -7 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 539 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 539 | 0 | 0% |