Elk Creek, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Spencer County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,344
Population
405/sq mi density
$127,487
Median Income
$51,648 per capita
$358,600
Home Value
$365,739 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$127,487 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$358,600 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,344
Census 2023
Population Density
405
per square mile
Land Area
5.9
square miles (15.2 km²)
Median Age
38.4 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.1%
Black
0%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
3.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.1%
Veterans
9.7%
62% above US avg (6%)
Disability
7.9%
39% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.9%
55% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.382
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,344 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 405 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.1% |
| Veterans | 9.7% |
| Disability | 7.9% |
| Health Insurance | 96.1% |
| Uninsured | 3.9% |
| Broadband Access | 98.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.382 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |