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Elkton, VA


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Elkton, Virginia

Elkton, Virginia, in Rockingham county, is 72 miles W of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 92 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 2,042.

The People and Families of Elkton

In Elkton, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkton had a median family income of $41,500. Poverty is less common in Elkton than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Elkton gave more campaign money ($2,700) 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 56% of the housing units in Elkton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Elkton, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Elkton Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Elkton Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Elkton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Elkton, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity73
Female Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size36
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime66
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