Elkton, VA Demographics

A map of Elkton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,682	2,581	89.2%	87.8%
Hispanic	236	148	7.9%	5.0%
Multiracial	82	84	2.7%	2.9%
Black	3	85	0.1%	2.9%
Native American/Other	3	20	0.1%	0.7%
Asian	0	23	0.0%	0.8%

Elkton, Virginia has an estimated population of 3,006, a slight increase from the 2,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 22.6% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkton is ranked the 242nd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkton's White Population

2,682 residents of Elkton, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkton is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Elkton ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 87.8% to 89.2%.

Elkton is more White than neighboring Shenandoah (83.1% White), Massanutten (78.6% White), McGaheysville (50.6% White), and Keezletown (87.7% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Stanley (91.3% White).

Elkton's Black Population

3 residents of Elkton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkton is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Elkton ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.5%. Black residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.1%.

Elkton is more Black than neighboring Keezletown (0% Black). Elkton is less Black than neighboring Shenandoah (1.6% Black), Massanutten (2.9% Black), McGaheysville (1.2% Black), and Stanley (4.8% 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 lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Elkton ranks 360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 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 0.8% to 0.0%.

Elkton is less Asian than neighboring Massanutten (0.9% Asian), and Stanley (0.1% Asian).

Elkton's Hispanic Population

236 residents of Elkton, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkton is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Elkton ranks 324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.9%.

Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanley (2% Hispanic). Elkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Shenandoah (12.6% Hispanic), Massanutten (16.9% Hispanic), McGaheysville (44% Hispanic), and Keezletown (9.2% Hispanic).

Elkton's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Elkton, or 0.1% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkton ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Elkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shenandoah (0% Native American/Other), McGaheysville (0% Native American/Other), Keezletown (0% Native American/Other), and Stanley (0% Native American/Other). Elkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massanutten (0.2% Native American/Other).

Elkton's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Elkton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Elkton ranks 513th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Massanutten (0.5% Multiracial), and Stanley (1.8% Multiracial). Elkton is less Multiracial than neighboring McGaheysville (4.1% Multiracial), and Keezletown (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.