Elkton, KY Demographics
A map of Elkton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,457 | 70.9% |
Black | 291 | 14.2% |
Hispanic | 184 | 8.9% |
Multiracial | 108 | 5.3% |
Native American/Other | 13 | 0.6% |
Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Elkton, Kentucky had a population of 2,056 in 2020. It was 70.9% White, 14.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is the 164th 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).
Elkton's White Population
1,457 residents of Elkton identify as White, or 70.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Elkton slightly less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is ranked #519 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elkton is more White than neighboring Allensville (61.1% White), Guthrie (56.3% White), and Pembroke (67.2% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Trenton (85.6% White), and Fairview (91.5% White).
Elkton's Black Population
291 residents of Elkton identify as Black, or 14.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elkton slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elkton is more Black than neighboring Trenton (9.2% Black), and Fairview (3.9% Black). Elkton is less Black than neighboring Allensville (28% Black), Guthrie (26.8% Black), and Pembroke (22.4% Black).
Elkton's Asian Population
3 residents of Elkton identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is ranked #360 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elkton is more Asian than neighboring Trenton (0% Asian). Elkton is less Asian than neighboring Allensville (1.1% Asian), Fairview (0.8% Asian), and Guthrie (0.6% Asian).
Elkton's Hispanic Population
184 residents of Elkton identify as Hispanic, or 8.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Allensville (2.9% Hispanic), Trenton (2.5% Hispanic), Fairview (1.2% Hispanic), Guthrie (7.1% Hispanic), and Pembroke (5.4% Hispanic).
Elkton's Native American/Other Population
13 residents of Elkton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allensville (0% Native American/Other), and Trenton (0% Native American/Other). Elkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (1.2% Native American/Other), and Guthrie (1.4% Native American/Other).
Elkton's Multiracial Population
108 residents of Elkton identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elkton is ranked #93 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (2.8% Multiracial), Fairview (1.6% Multiracial), and Pembroke (4.3% Multiracial). Elkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Allensville (6.9% Multiracial), and Guthrie (7.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.