Elkton, Kentucky | |
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 The Todd County courthouse in the Elkton town square | |
 Location of Elkton in Todd County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates:36°48′32″N87°9′23″W / 36.80889°N 87.15639°W /36.80889; -87.15639 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Todd |
| Established | 1820 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Arthur Green |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,056 |
• Estimate (2022)[2] | 2,141 |
| • Density | 806.7/sq mi (311.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 42220 |
| Area codes | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-24400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0491697 |
| Website | www.elktonky.com |
Elkton is ahome rule-class city[3] in and thecounty seat ofTodd County,Kentucky, United States.[4] The population was 2,062 at the2010 census.
The city was founded by Major John Gray and established by thestate assembly in 1820. It is named for the presence of anelk herd that utilized a nearby waterway and naturalsalt lick.[5] It was formally incorporated in 1843.
Elkton is located at36°48′32″N87°9′23″W / 36.80889°N 87.15639°W /36.80889; -87.15639 (36.808926, -87.156377).[6]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 474 | — | |
| 1880 | 874 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,158 | 32.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,123 | −3.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,228 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,009 | −17.8% | |
| 1930 | 951 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,214 | 27.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,312 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,448 | 10.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,612 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,815 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,789 | −1.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,022 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,062 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,056 | −0.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,141 | [7] | 4.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
As of thecensus[9] of 2000, there were 1,984 people, 810 households, and 541 families residing in the city. The population density was 959.4 inhabitants per square mile (370.4/km2). There were 928 housing units at an average density of 448.8 per square mile (173.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.31%White, 15.68%African American, 0.15%Native American, 0.30%Asian, 1.21% fromother races, and 0.35% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 2.32% of the population.
There were 666 households, out of which 69% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% weremarried couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 69 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,924, and the median income for a family was $31,912. Males had a median income of $26,799 versus $20,134 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $14,297. About 15.7% of families and 17.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.
Elkton has alending library, the Todd County Public Library.[10]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Elkton has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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