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Elkton city, KY

ZIP 42220 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42220

42220 has a population of 5,795 with a median age of 39.4 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Black
7.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.6%-81% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.0%+53% vs US avg
x
High school
45.6%+74% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.5%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.8%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.3%+1199% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 42220

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.3%+66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.3%+1199% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,795
Median age39.4
Poverty rate15.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black7.5%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born21.3%