Population 5,455 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elkton
Household size in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.06 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.46 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Elkton are large by national standards, averaging 3.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.60 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.0 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.4, Elkton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.4, even as the national median rose. Only seven of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Elkton (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elkton
Renters in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Elkton is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Elkton: 14.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Elkton is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $453 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $559 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $878 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Elkton costs $878 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elkton
Bachelor's degrees in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elkton: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, mirroring the country. Elkton has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.5% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Elkton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elkton has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only three have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elkton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | 3.06 | 33.4 | 9.3% | 20.9% | 14.1% | 1987 | $878 | 15.2% | 76.5% | 2.1% |
| Tress Shop | 2.83 | 30.2 | 10.9% | 24.5% | 9.9% | 1982 | $875 | 16.6% | 77.4% | 0.3% |
| Claymour | 3.45 | 34.8 | 9.0% | 31.8% | 11.4% | 1998 | $877 | 19.0% | 48.6% | 0.0% |
| Zion | 2.44 | 35.9 | 7.5% | 25.6% | 16.1% | 1991 | $862 | 22.3% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Allegre | 2.49 | 50.2 | 3.1% | 6.5% | 17.0% | 1983 | $910 | 12.9% | 87.3% | 1.2% |
| Mount Tabor | 2.49 | 50.2 | 3.1% | 6.5% | 17.0% | 1983 | $910 | 12.9% | 87.3% | 1.2% |
| Fairview | 3.29 | 31.6 | 11.2% | 25.9% | 12.1% | 1989 | $918 | 18.2% | 86.0% | 10.6% |
| Justice | 2.81 | 41.0 | 5.2% | 13.4% | 24.6% | 1990 | $854 | 8.2% | 84.4% | 1.5% |
| Sharon Grove | 2.91 | 48.4 | 8.4% | 5.5% | 19.2% | 1992 | $855 | 11.2% | 83.9% | 6.0% |
| Whippoorwill | 2.72 | 40.0 | 4.0% | 19.8% | 17.0% | 1972 | $847 | 24.0% | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Allensville | 2.51 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 24.4% | 13.4% | 1980 | $749 | 17.0% | 85.9% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elkton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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