Elkton, KY

Elkton, Kentucky

Elkton, Kentucky, in Todd county, is 22 miles NE of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 49 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,984.

The People and Families of Elkton

In Elkton, about 46% of adults are married. Looking at Elkton, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 18% of Elkton is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Elkton if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkton had a median family income of $31,912.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Elkton gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Elkton Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Elkton. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Elkton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Elkton is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Elkton, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Elkton Almanac

Elkton Climate

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Elkton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elkton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Elkton Public Libraries

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Elkton High Schools (2004)

TODD COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
806 S MAIN ST
270-265-2506
Serves 535 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Elkton Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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