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Elizabethtown, Kentucky


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Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin county, is 39 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 22,542.

The People and Families of Elizabethtown

In Elizabethtown, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elizabethtown had a median family income of $45,399.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Elizabethtown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $21,230. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Elizabethtown Housing

Elizabethtown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Elizabethtown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Elizabethtown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Elizabethtown Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Elizabethtown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Elizabethtown, KY

Comparing Elizabethtown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime21

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