Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton is a home rule-class city[2] in and the county seat of Todd County, Kentucky, United States.[3] The population was 2,062 at the 2010 census.
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″N 87°9′23″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Todd |
Established | 1820 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Arthur Green |
Area | |
• Total | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) |
• Land | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,062 |
• Estimate (2018)[1] | 2,118 |
• Density | 980/sq mi (380/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code | 42220 |
Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
FIPS code | 21-24400 |
GNIS feature ID | 0491697 |
Website | www.elktonky.com |
History
The city was founded by Major John Gray and established by the state assembly in 1820. It is named for a nearby watering hole previously hosting a large elk herd.[4] It was formally incorporated in 1843.
Geography
Elkton is located at 36°48′32″N 87°9′23″W (36.808926, -87.156377).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
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 | 1,984 | 10.9% | |
2010 | 2,062 | 3.9% | |
Est. 2018 | 2,118 | [1] | 2.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
At the 2000 census there were 1,984 people in 810 households, including 541 families, in the city. The population density was 959.4 people per square mile (370.1/km²). There were 928 housing units at an average density of 448.8 per square mile (173.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.31% White, 15.68% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.21% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32%.[7]
Of the 810 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person and 18.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.82.
The age distribution was 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% 65 or older. The median age was 39 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 household income was $24,924 and the median family income was $31,912. Males had a median income of $26,799 versus $20,134 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,297. About 15.7% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- George Street Boone, constitutional scholar
- Benjamin Bristow, first Solicitor General of the United States and a former U.S. Treasury Secretary
- Francis Bristow, United States Representative from Kentucky
- James Clark McReynolds, former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
- Mary Louise Milliken Childs, great American philanthropist
- David Morton, poet
- Anthony New, Congressman, Representative
- Paul Rudolph, architect
- Jess Sweetser, first American-born golfer to win the British Amateur
Education
Elkton has a lending library, the Todd County Public Library.[8]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elkton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
References
- "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "Dictionary of Places: Elkton". Encyclopedia of Kentucky. New York, New York: Somerset Publishers. 1987. ISBN 0-403-09981-1.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Kentucky Public Library Directory". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- Climate Summary for Elkton, Kentucky