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Elkton, MI
Village in Huron County, Michigan.
Population
750
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
0
Elkton and its ZIP codes
Elkton at a glance
- Elkton is about 4.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,654, 33% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,300 (60% below Michigan) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Elkton, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,654
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (269), Irish Americans (98), Polish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Huron County. PPP loans are for Elkton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,516
11,350 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $9,261 per person
How people get to work
Elkton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.4%
- Carpooled30.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
169
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 15°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Elkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PigeonVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| OwendaleVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Bad AxeCity | 9.3 mi | 2.3 |
| CasevilleCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Bay PortCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
| GagetownVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| KindeVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| UblyVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| SebewaingVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Cass CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Port AustinVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| UnionvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Minden CityVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| AkronVillage | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Port HopeVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| CaroCity | 26 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkton, MI in?
- Elkton is in Huron County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Elkton, MI?
- About 750 people live in Elkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkton?
- Nearby places include Pigeon (4.4 mi), Owendale (7.8 mi), Bad Axe (9.3 mi), Caseville (9.5 mi), Bay Port (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023