Elkton, KY Demographics

A map of Elkton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,150	1,457	59.8%	70.9%
Black	391	291	20.3%	14.2%
Multiracial	218	108	11.3%	5.3%
Hispanic	138	184	7.2%	8.9%
Asian	23	3	1.2%	0.1%
Native American/Other	4	13	0.2%	0.6%

Elkton, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,924, a decrease from the 2,056 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% White, 20.3% Black, 11.3% Multiracial, 7.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Elkton, that probability was 46.7% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkton is ranked the 174th 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). Elkton was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkton's White Population

1,150 residents of Elkton, or 59.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkton is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Elkton ranks 519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's White population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 70.9% to 59.8%.

Elkton is more White than neighboring Guthrie (52.5% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Allensville (94.9% White), Trenton (89.6% White), Fairview (79.2% White), and Pembroke (71.7% White).

Elkton's Black Population

391 residents of Elkton, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkton is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Elkton ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Black residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 14.2% to 20.3%.

Elkton is more Black than neighboring Allensville (0% Black), Trenton (10.1% Black), and Pembroke (13.1% Black). Elkton is less Black than neighboring Fairview (20.8% Black), and Guthrie (23.5% Black).

Elkton's Asian Population

23 residents of Elkton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Elkton ranks 360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 666.7%. Asian residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.2%.

Elkton is more Asian than neighboring Allensville (0% Asian), Trenton (0% Asian), Fairview (0% Asian), and Guthrie (0% Asian). Elkton is less Asian than neighboring Pembroke (1.8% Asian).

Elkton's Hispanic Population

138 residents of Elkton, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkton is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Elkton ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.2%.

Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Allensville (0% Hispanic), Trenton (0% Hispanic), Fairview (0% Hispanic), and Pembroke (4.1% Hispanic). Elkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Guthrie (16.6% Hispanic).

Elkton's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elkton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkton ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allensville (0% Native American/Other), Trenton (0% Native American/Other), Fairview (0% Native American/Other), and Pembroke (0% Native American/Other). Elkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Guthrie (5.3% Native American/Other).

Elkton's Multiracial Population

218 residents of Elkton, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkton is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Elkton ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 5.3% to 11.3%.

Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Allensville (5.1% Multiracial), Trenton (0.3% Multiracial), Fairview (0% Multiracial), Guthrie (2.2% Multiracial), and Pembroke (9.3% 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.