Population 8,971 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elkton
Household size in Elkton
| Period | Elkton | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Elkton has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.49 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Elkton skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, in line with the national trend.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Elkton as they are nationally: 12.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Virginia as a whole (10.7%).
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Elkton is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Elkton: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Virginia as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Elkton are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $617 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $913 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $942 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elkton pays $942 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $331 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elkton: 14.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Elkton never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Elkton has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elkton has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.44 | 46.4 | 12.2% | 23.8% | 7.3% | 1980 | $942 | 14.2% | 86.1% | 2.9% |
| Swift Run | 2.77 | 44.8 | 4.2% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,084 | 15.3% | 86.0% | 1.1% |
| Massanutten | 2.47 | 50.7 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 37.3% | 1993 | $1,183 | 52.1% | 96.6% | 1.4% |
| Jollett | 2.67 | 41.2 | 12.1% | 28.3% | 3.1% | 1981 | $784 | 5.2% | 76.8% | 9.9% |
| Island Ford | 2.56 | 44.9 | 6.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 1976 | $1,145 | 21.1% | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Shenandoah | 2.71 | 39.2 | 12.1% | 25.9% | 15.1% | 1976 | $879 | 8.7% | 82.8% | 6.3% |
| Mc Gaheysville | 2.59 | 41.4 | 11.2% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 1997 | $1,618 | 45.0% | 92.4% | 1.2% |
| Grove Hill | 1.72 | 64.1 | 9.4% | 16.5% | 32.7% | 1973 | $812 | 17.6% | 85.2% | 0.0% |
| Keezletown | 2.95 | 35.5 | 16.0% | 22.7% | 17.6% | 1980 | $1,206 | 18.0% | 87.4% | 2.9% |
| Shady Grove | 2.12 | 43.9 | 6.7% | 25.3% | 39.1% | 1976 | $1,233 | 37.8% | 81.5% | 0.5% |
| Penn Laird | 2.71 | 43.9 | 15.4% | 20.6% | 9.2% | 1983 | $1,840 | 40.7% | 93.9% | 1.1% |
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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