Elkhorn City, KY Demographics

A map of Elkhorn City's Population by Race

Elkhorn City, Kentucky has an estimated population of 846, a large decrease from the 1,035 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.1% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkhorn City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkhorn City has become less 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 Elkhorn City, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 3.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkhorn City is ranked the 266th 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). Elkhorn City was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkhorn City's White Population

830 residents of Elkhorn City, or 98.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkhorn City is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Elkhorn City ranks 40th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn City's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Elkhorn City's population has increased from 96.4% to 98.1%.

Elkhorn City is more White than neighboring Haysi (87.7% White), Clinchco (94.4% White), and Clintwood (92.6% White). Elkhorn City is less White than neighboring Breaks (100% White), and Big Rock (100% White).

Elkhorn City's Black Population

0 residents of Elkhorn City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkhorn City is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Elkhorn City ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elkhorn City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkhorn City is less Black than neighboring Haysi (9.2% Black), Clinchco (3.7% Black), and Clintwood (4.4% Black).

Elkhorn City's Asian Population

0 residents of Elkhorn City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkhorn City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Elkhorn City ranks 380th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elkhorn City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkhorn City's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elkhorn City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkhorn City is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Elkhorn City ranks 531st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkhorn City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkhorn City is less Hispanic than neighboring Clinchco (1.1% Hispanic), and Clintwood (1.5% Hispanic).

Elkhorn City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elkhorn City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkhorn City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkhorn City ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkhorn City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elkhorn City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clintwood (0.6% Native American/Other).

Elkhorn City's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Elkhorn City, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkhorn City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Elkhorn City ranks 436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkhorn City's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

Elkhorn City is more Multiracial than neighboring Breaks (0% Multiracial), Clinchco (0.7% Multiracial), Big Rock (0% Multiracial), and Clintwood (0.9% Multiracial). Elkhorn City is less Multiracial than neighboring Haysi (3.1% 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.