Elkton, OR Demographics

A map of Elkton's Population by Race

Elkton, Oregon has an estimated population of 150, a large decrease from the 183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 7.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon 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 36.4% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkton is ranked the 378th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 366th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkton's White Population

127 residents of Elkton, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkton is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Elkton ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 78.7% to 84.7%.

Elkton is more White than neighboring Drain (75.6% White), and Oakland (81.1% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Yoncalla (85.5% White), Sutherlin (87.6% White), and Melrose (100% 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 comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Elkton ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkton is less Black than neighboring Sutherlin (0.8% Black).

Elkton's Asian Population

0 residents of Elkton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkton is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Elkton ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Elkton is less Asian than neighboring Drain (2.4% Asian), Yoncalla (0.3% Asian), Oakland (1.7% Asian), and Sutherlin (0.2% Asian).

Elkton's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Elkton, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkton is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elkton ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Yoncalla (6.2% Hispanic), Sutherlin (2.8% Hispanic), and Melrose (0% Hispanic). Elkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Drain (15.3% Hispanic), and Oakland (7.6% Hispanic).

Elkton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elkton, 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 Elkton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkton ranks 206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Elkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Drain (1.6% Native American/Other), Oakland (2.4% Native American/Other), and Sutherlin (1.2% Native American/Other).

Elkton's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Elkton, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elkton ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 9.8% to 8.0%.

Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Drain (5.1% Multiracial), Oakland (7.2% Multiracial), Sutherlin (7.3% Multiracial), and Melrose (0% 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.