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Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton, city, in Todd County, Kentucky. Elkton had 2,387 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,056 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,924 (±327). GEOID 2124400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,387
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,056 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,924 ±327
Median household income
$48,777
±$7,597 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$125,000
±$56,282 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$906
±$72 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Elkton and what county is it in?
Elkton is a city in Todd County, Kentucky. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 730 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elkton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,387 people lived in Elkton on July 1, 2025, up 16.1% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 2,056 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,924 (±327).
| Measure | Elkton | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,924 ±327 | 12,469 | no clear change |
| Households | 795 ±142 | 4,559 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.29 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 913 ±129 | 5,187 | no clear change |
Elkton's population since 2000
From 1,984 in 2000 to 2,387 in 2025: up 20.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elkton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elkton?
The median resident of Elkton is 44.8 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.3%.
| Measure | Elkton | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±11.0 | 36.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±6.7 pts | 27.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% ±6.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±4.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±7.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.8% ±10.5 pts | 83.6% | −21.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.3% ±7.7 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±5.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±3.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±8.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.9% ±6.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 27.0% ±6.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±3.5 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4% ±5.0 pts | 82.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7% ±7.3 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±5.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elkton earn?
Half of Elkton's 795 households earn less than $48,777 a year (±$7,597), against $61,103 in Todd County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $46,371 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elkton | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,777 ±$7,597 | $61,103 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,178 ±$16,507 | $87,168 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,858 ±$6,514 | $32,149 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% ±7.6 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.9% ±16.9 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.8% ±10.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±3.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.6% ±8.7 pts | 77.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elkton?
Owners occupy 57.9% of Elkton's occupied homes and renters 42.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 by its owner (±$56,282). The median renter pays $906 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elkton | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,000 ±$56,282 | $166,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $906 ±$72 | $851 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7% ±21.0 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $953 ±$191 | $1,141 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.9% ±10.0 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.1% ±10.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 913 ±129 | 5,187 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9% ±11.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9% ±9.1 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.7% ±7.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.6% ±8.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±2.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elkton building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Elkton in 2025 (32 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 9 of 12 months), 13.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elkton work and get to work?
88.4% of Elkton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Elkton | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.3% ±6.6 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.4% ±5.4 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±3.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±4.1 | 27.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elkton?
No census tract lies mostly in Elkton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Todd County | 5,620 | $57,676 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elkton) · Census block assignment files
How does Elkton compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elkton is the 7,055th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 130th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Elkton ranks 151st of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 130th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 168th | 232 |
| Median household income | 151st | 230 |
| Per capita income | 105th | 232 |
| Median home value | 167th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 92nd | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 154th | 223 |
| Median age | 41st | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 125th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 232 |
Elkton's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Elkton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elkton?
19 of the 57 figures for Elkton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elkton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elkton.