Elizabethtown, KY Demographics

A map of Elizabethtown's Population by Race

Elizabethtown, Kentucky had a population of 31,394 in 2020. It was 73.3% White, 11.3% Black, 2.8% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elizabethtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is the 10th most populous. 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).

Elizabethtown's White Population

23,007 residents of Elizabethtown identify as White, or 73.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Elizabethtown slightly less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is ranked #513 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elizabethtown is more White than neighboring Radcliff (53.5% White), and Vine Grove (64.3% White). Elizabethtown is less White than neighboring Cecilia (92% White), Rineyville (78.3% White), and Sonora (95.8% White).

Elizabethtown's Black Population

3,559 residents of Elizabethtown identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elizabethtown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elizabethtown is more Black than neighboring Cecilia (0.7% Black), Rineyville (7.4% Black), and Sonora (1.2% Black). Elizabethtown is less Black than neighboring Radcliff (24.3% Black), and Vine Grove (16.7% Black).

Elizabethtown's Asian Population

876 residents of Elizabethtown identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elizabethtown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elizabethtown is more Asian than neighboring Cecilia (0.5% Asian), Rineyville (0.7% Asian), Radcliff (2.6% Asian), and Sonora (0% Asian). Elizabethtown is less Asian than neighboring Vine Grove (3.2% Asian).

Elizabethtown's Hispanic Population

1,730 residents of Elizabethtown identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elizabethtown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is ranked #82 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elizabethtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Cecilia (3% Hispanic), and Sonora (0.5% Hispanic). Elizabethtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Rineyville (6.8% Hispanic), Radcliff (9.2% Hispanic), and Vine Grove (6% Hispanic).

Elizabethtown's Native American/Other Population

306 residents of Elizabethtown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elizabethtown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is ranked #73 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elizabethtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cecilia (0.5% Native American/Other), Rineyville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Sonora (0% Native American/Other). Elizabethtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Radcliff (1.9% Native American/Other), and Vine Grove (2.2% Native American/Other).

Elizabethtown's Multiracial Population

1,916 residents of Elizabethtown identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elizabethtown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elizabethtown is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elizabethtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Cecilia (3.3% Multiracial), Rineyville (6% Multiracial), and Sonora (2.5% Multiracial). Elizabethtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Radcliff (8.5% Multiracial), and Vine Grove (7.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.