West Elkton, OH Demographics

A map of West Elkton's Population by Race

West Elkton, Ohio has an estimated population of 148, a decrease from the 164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Elkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Elkton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Elkton, that probability was 7.1% in 2020 and 5.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Elkton is ranked the 1168th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). West Elkton was ranked the 1164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Elkton's White Population

144 residents of West Elkton, or 97.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Elkton is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. West Elkton ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elkton's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of West Elkton's population has increased from 96.3% to 97.3%.

West Elkton is more White than neighboring Camden (95.6% White), and Seven Mile (95.5% White). West Elkton is less White than neighboring Gratis (100% White), Jacksonburg (100% White), and Somerville (99% White).

West Elkton's Black Population

0 residents of West Elkton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Elkton is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. West Elkton ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

West Elkton is less Black than neighboring Camden (0.8% Black).

West Elkton's Asian Population

0 residents of West Elkton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Elkton is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. West Elkton ranks 911th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

West Elkton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Elkton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Elkton is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Elkton ranks 1217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

West Elkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden (0.2% Hispanic), and Seven Mile (3.9% Hispanic).

West Elkton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Elkton is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Elkton ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elkton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Elkton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

West Elkton's Multiracial Population

4 residents of West Elkton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Elkton is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Elkton ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elkton's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of West Elkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

West Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gratis (0% Multiracial), Jacksonburg (0% Multiracial), Somerville (1% Multiracial), and Seven Mile (0.6% Multiracial). West Elkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Camden (3.4% 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.