City · Tennessee
Elkton, Tennessee
Elkton, city, in Giles County, Tennessee. Elkton had 531 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 545 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 469 (±175). GEOID 4723660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
531
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 545 · ACS 2020-2024: 469 ±175
Median household income
$66,944
±$14,624 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$202,600
±$60,642 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$950
±$444 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Elkton and what county is it in?
Elkton is a city in Giles County, Tennessee. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 274 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 531 people lived in Elkton on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020 Census counted 545 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 469 (±175).
| Measure | Elkton | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 469 ±175 | 30,620 | no clear change |
| Households | 160 ±46 | 12,058 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.93 ±0.65 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 194 ±49 | 14,221 | no clear change |
Elkton's population since 2000
From 510 in 2000 to 531 in 2025: up 4.1%. 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 47.3 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.4%.
| Measure | Elkton | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 ±10.6 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.4% ±7.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.7% ±5.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 40.7% ±11.3 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.9% ±12.1 pts | 82.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.4% ±11.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±3.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4% ±3.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±7.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.4% ±16.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5% ±7.8 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.1% ±18.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±8.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±17.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.6% ±11.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 160 households earn less than $66,944 a year (±$14,624), against $62,307 in Giles County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $58,820 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elkton | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,944 ±$14,624 | $62,307 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,137 ±$21,459 | $87,585 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,337 ±$8,041 | $35,909 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±10.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.3% ±25.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3% ±9.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% ±9.1 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±9.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
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 72.5% of Elkton's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,600 by its owner (±$60,642). The median renter pays $950 a month including utilities, and 57.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elkton | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,600 ±$60,642 | $234,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $950 ±$444 | $862 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.1% ±32.0 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,520 ±$172 | $1,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5% ±14.1 pts | 73.3% | −18.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.5% ±14.1 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Housing units | 194 ±49 | 14,221 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±31.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±52.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1% ±13.9 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.4% ±14.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±20.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±6.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.1% ±14.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9% ±11.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 0 new housing units in Elkton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
58.6% of Elkton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes.
| Measure | Elkton | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8% ±15.2 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% ±12.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 58.6% ±24.0 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±11.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±20.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±20.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.8% ±22.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±7.7 | 29.8 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 9208Giles County | 3,030 | $51,974 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elkton is the 12,951st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 285th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Elkton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 285th | 345 |
Elkton's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
24 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.