Elk Creek, KY Demographics

A map of Elk Creek's Population by Race

Elk Creek, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,207, a large increase from the 1,986 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, 2.2% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Creek has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elk Creek, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Creek is ranked the 157th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elk Creek was ranked the 166th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Creek's White Population

1,949 residents of Elk Creek, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Creek is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Elk Creek ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Elk Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.3%.

Elk Creek is more White than neighboring Taylorsville (86% White), Simpsonville (76.8% White), Shelbyville (67.1% White), and Middletown (75% White). Elk Creek is less White than neighboring Fairfield (97.4% White).

Elk Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Creek is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Elk Creek ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Black than neighboring Taylorsville (0.5% Black), Simpsonville (3.4% Black), Shelbyville (5.6% Black), and Middletown (7.1% Black).

Elk Creek's Asian Population

49 residents of Elk Creek, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Creek is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Elk Creek ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 122.7%. Asian residents' share of Elk Creek's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%.

Elk Creek is more Asian than neighboring Simpsonville (1.7% Asian), Shelbyville (0.8% Asian), and Fairfield (0% Asian). Elk Creek is less Asian than neighboring Taylorsville (2.4% Asian), and Middletown (7.9% Asian).

Elk Creek's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Elk Creek, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Creek is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Creek ranks 255th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Creek's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.4%.

Elk Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylorsville (4.9% Hispanic), and Fairfield (0% Hispanic). Elk Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Simpsonville (10.9% Hispanic), Shelbyville (19.3% Hispanic), and Middletown (7.4% Hispanic).

Elk Creek's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Elk Creek, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk Creek is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Creek ranks 388th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1225.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Creek's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.4%.

Elk Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylorsville (0% Native American/Other), Simpsonville (0% Native American/Other), Shelbyville (1% Native American/Other), Fairfield (0% Native American/Other), and Middletown (0.1% Native American/Other).

Elk Creek's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Elk Creek, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Creek is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Creek ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.6%.

Elk Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylorsville (6.2% Multiracial), Simpsonville (7.2% Multiracial), Shelbyville (6.2% Multiracial), Fairfield (2.6% Multiracial), and Middletown (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.