Checked
Elkton, KY
City in Todd County, Kentucky.
Population
1,924
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
683
ZIP codes
0
Elkton and its ZIP codes
Elkton at a glance
- Elkton is about 6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,777 a year, 23% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (39% below Kentucky) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Elkton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,777
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (132), Mexican Americans (114), German Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Todd County. PPP loans are for Elkton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,584
2,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.1M
FY 2026, $5,971 per person
How people get to work
Elkton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
628
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities near Elkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| AllensvilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| TrentonCity | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| PembrokeCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| GuthrieCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| HopkinsvilleCity | 13 mi | 32.8 |
| RussellvilleCity | 14 mi | 11 |
| Adams, TNCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| LewisburgCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak GroveCity | 17 mi | 10.7 |
| AdairvilleCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Cedar Hill, TNCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Clarksville, TNCity | 20 mi | 100.1 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort Campbell NorthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.5 |
| CroftonCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkton, KY in?
- Elkton is in Todd County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Elkton, KY?
- About 1,924 people live in Elkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkton?
- Nearby places include Fairview (7.9 mi), Allensville (8.3 mi), Trenton (8.4 mi), Pembroke (11 mi), Guthrie (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023