Elkton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,158
Population
765/sq mi density
$45,417
Median Income
$28,969 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$214,212 Zillow
$849
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
175
Violent Crime/100K
699 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,158
Census 2023
Population Density
765
per square mile
Land Area
2.8
square miles (7.3 km²)
Median Age
46.5 yrs
20% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 19.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
66.8%
Black
19.6%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.9%
Spanish
7.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
12.7%
112% above US avg (6%)
Disability
27.6%
112% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,158 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 765 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 19.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 12.7% |
| Disability | 27.6% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 75.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |