Checked
Elkton, VA
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia.
Population
3,006
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Elkton and its ZIP codes
Elkton at a glance
- Elkton is about 4.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,031 a year, 33% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,800 (36% below Virginia) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Elkton, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,031
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$246,800
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (502), Puerto Ricans (216), Irish Americans (191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Elkton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,443
34,938 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $6,039 per person
How people get to work
Elkton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,097
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Elkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShenandoahTown | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| MassanuttenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 9.9 |
| McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| KeezletownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| StanardsvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| StanleyTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Port RepublicCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| HarrisonburgCity | 14 mi | 17.3 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| GrottoesTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| New MarketTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| BroadwayTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Belmont EstatesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| RuckersvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkton, VA in?
- Elkton is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Elkton, VA?
- About 3,006 people live in Elkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkton?
- Nearby places include Shenandoah (5.1 mi), Massanutten (6.5 mi), McGaheysville (7.4 mi), Keezletown (11 mi), Stanardsville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023