Elkton, MI Demographics

A map of Elkton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	647	717	86.3%	90.1%
Hispanic	60	50	8.0%	6.3%
Asian	25	4	3.3%	0.5%
Native American/Other	9	4	1.2%	0.5%
Multiracial	9	17	1.2%	2.1%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.5%

Elkton, Michigan has an estimated population of 750, a decrease from the 796 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. 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 less diverse than Michigan 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 18.4% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkton is ranked the 486th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 476th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkton's White Population

647 residents of Elkton, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkton is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Elkton ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 90.1% to 86.3%.

Elkton is more White than neighboring Bad Axe (86% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Pigeon (89.1% White), Owendale (96.4% White), Caseville (94.6% White), and Gagetown (86.5% White).

Elkton's Black Population

0 residents of Elkton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkton is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Elkton ranks 421st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elkton is less Black than neighboring Pigeon (1.2% Black), Gagetown (4.2% Black), and Bad Axe (0.6% Black).

Elkton's Asian Population

25 residents of Elkton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Elkton ranks 336th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 525.0%. Asian residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.3%.

Elkton is more Asian than neighboring Pigeon (0% Asian), Owendale (0% Asian), Caseville (0.3% Asian), Gagetown (0% Asian), and Bad Axe (1.9% Asian).

Elkton's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Elkton, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkton is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Elkton ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 6.3% to 8.0%.

Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pigeon (6.8% Hispanic), Owendale (0% Hispanic), Caseville (1.1% Hispanic), Gagetown (4.8% Hispanic), and Bad Axe (7.8% Hispanic).

Elkton's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Elkton, or 1.2% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkton ranks 535th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Elkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Owendale (0% Native American/Other), Caseville (0.5% Native American/Other), Gagetown (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bad Axe (0% Native American/Other). Elkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pigeon (2% Native American/Other).

Elkton's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Elkton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elkton ranks 674th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Pigeon (0.9% Multiracial). Elkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Owendale (3.6% Multiracial), Caseville (3.5% Multiracial), Gagetown (4.2% Multiracial), and Bad Axe (3.7% 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.