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Elkton, SD


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Elkton, South Dakota

Elkton, South Dakota, in Brookings county, is 48 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 166 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 677.

The People and Families of Elkton

In Elkton, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkton had a median family income of $47,969. People in Elkton generally have good earning power.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Elkton Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Elkton. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Elkton, 88% 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 South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elkton Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Elkton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Elkton, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times82
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone52
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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