Elk Creek, KY

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Elk Creek Overview

2,295
TOTAL POPULATION
1,125
MALE POPULATION
1,170
FEMALE POPULATION
96.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,870
PER CAPITA INCOME
$136,607
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$131,172
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,180
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Elk Creek

The most populous races in Elk Creek are White / Caucasian (2,158 | 94.0%), Some other Race (52 | 2.3%), and Two or more Races (49 | 2.1%).
Race in Elk Creek
Race# Population% Population
Asian361.6%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino261.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,15894.0%
Two or more Races492.1%
Some other Race522.3%
Total2,295100.0%

Ancestry in Elk Creek

The most populous ancestries reported in Elk Creek are German (367 | 16.0%), English (363 | 15.8%), Irish (223 | 9.7%), American (200 | 8.7%), and Italian (117 | 5.1%), together accounting for 55.3% of all Elk Creek residents.
Ancestry in Elk Creek
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2008.7%
Brazilian261.1%
Cherokee50.2%
Colombian261.1%
Dutch341.5%
English36315.8%
European200.9%
French271.2%
German36716.0%
Greek110.5%
Irish2239.7%
Italian1175.1%
Korean341.5%
Lithuanian261.1%
Polish723.1%
Portuguese261.1%
Scotch-Irish472.1%
Scottish1054.6%
South American261.1%
Swiss120.5%
Thai100.4%
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Immigrants in Elk Creek

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elk Creek came from Latin America (52 | 2.3%), South America (52 | 2.3%), Asia (36 | 1.6%), Brazil (26 | 1.1%), and Colombia (26 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.4% of all Elk Creek residents.
Immigrants in Elk Creek
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia361.6%
Brazil261.1%
Colombia261.1%
India100.4%
Latin America522.3%
Philippines261.1%
South America522.3%
South Central Asia100.4%
South Eastern Asia261.1%
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Sex and Age in Elk Creek

Sex and Age in Elk Creek

The most populous age groups in Elk Creek are 5 to 9 Years (184 | 16.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (163 | 13.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (6.7%)92 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years184 (16.4%)63 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years120 (10.7%)95 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years32 (2.8%)76 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years59 (5.2%)62 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)79 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years68 (6.0%)139 (11.9%)
35 to 39 Years149 (13.2%)163 (13.9%)
40 to 44 Years54 (4.8%)39 (3.3%)
45 to 49 Years79 (7.0%)74 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years72 (6.4%)31 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years63 (5.6%)33 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years51 (4.5%)60 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years28 (2.5%)73 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years54 (4.8%)57 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years28 (2.5%)29 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years9 (0.8%)5 (0.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,125 (100.0%)1,170 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elk Creek

Median Family Size in Elk Creek

The median family size in Elk Creek is 3.47 persons per family, with single female/mother families (8 | 1.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.63 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (30 | 5.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elk Creek
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple543 (93.5%)3.55
Single Male/Father30 (5.2%)2.00
Single Female/Mother8 (1.4%)3.63
Total Families581 (100.0%)3.47

Median Household Size in Elk Creek

The median household size in Elk Creek is 3.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8 | 1.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.5 persons per household. single male/father households (30 | 4.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 2.00 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elk Creek
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple543 (80.0%)3.60
Single Male/Father30 (4.4%)2.00
Single Female/Mother8 (1.2%)4.50
Non-family98 (14.4%)2.51
Total Households679 (100.0%)3.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elk Creek

Out of a total of 679 households in Elk Creek, 581 (85.6%) are family households, while 98 (14.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 215, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 63.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elk Creek
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-63 (9.3%)
2-Person Households215 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households92 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households210 (30.9%)24 (3.5%)
5-Person Households23 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households29 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12 (1.8%)11 (1.6%)
Total581 (85.6%)98 (14.4%)

Female Fertility in Elk Creek

Fertility by Age in Elk Creek

Female Fertility by Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk Creek

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk Creek
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Elk Creek

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elk Creek
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk Creek

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk Creek
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Elk Creek

Income Overview in Elk Creek

Per Capita Income in Elk Creek is $48,870, while median incomes of families and households are $136,607 and $131,172 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,295$48,870
Median Family Income581$136,607
Mean Family Income581$169,062
Median Household Income679$131,172
Mean Household Income679$153,276
Income Deficit581$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,29529.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,29570.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2950.43

Earnings by Sex in Elk Creek

Average Earnings in Elk Creek are $53,708, $66,098 for men and $46,923 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Elk Creek
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male621 (49.6%)$66,098
Female632 (50.4%)$46,923
Total1,253 (100.0%)$53,708

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elk Creek

The most common earnings brackets in Elk Creek are $100,000+ for men (156 | 25.1%) and $100,000+ for women (97 | 15.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elk Creek
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less59 (9.5%)32 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49915 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99921 (3.4%)14 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49923 (3.7%)7 (1.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)33 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)24 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)11 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4996 (1.0%)5 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99924 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)60 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (2.4%)46 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99933 (5.3%)25 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)39 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (1.1%)35 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99966 (10.6%)42 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (4.3%)74 (11.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99950 (8.1%)16 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999119 (19.2%)72 (11.4%)
$100,000+156 (25.1%)97 (15.3%)
Total621 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elk Creek

Average earnings in Elk Creek are $77,847 for men and $52,071 for women, a difference of 33.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,352, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,929. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $96,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,417.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elk Creek
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,929$0
High School Diploma$57,639$32,417
College or Associate's Degree$77,813$44,135
Bachelor's Degree$99,352$61,165
Graduate Degree--
Total$77,847$52,071

Family Income in Elk Creek

Family Income Brackets in Elk Creek

According to the Elk Creek family income data, there are 214 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Elk Creek
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000101.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999244.1%
$25,000 to $34,999295.0%
$35,000 to $49,99971.2%
$50,000 to $74,999447.6%
$75,000 to $99,999518.8%
$100,000 to $149,99921436.8%
$150,000 to $199,99911820.3%
$200,000+8414.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elk Creek

4-person families (202 | 34.8%) account for the highest median family income in Elk Creek with $143,295 per family, while 2-person families (215 | 37.0%) have the highest median income of $59,744 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elk Creek
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families215 (37.0%)$119,489
3-Person Families100 (17.2%)$120,667
4-Person Families202 (34.8%)$143,295
5-Person Families42 (7.2%)$0
6-Person Families10 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families12 (2.1%)$0
Total581 (100.0%)$136,607

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk Creek

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk Creek
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners65 (11.2%)$0
1 Earner133 (22.9%)$0
2 Earners304 (52.3%)$141,204
3+ Earners79 (13.6%)$250,001
Total581 (100.0%)$136,607

Household Income in Elk Creek

Household Income Brackets in Elk Creek

With 246 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Elk Creek, accounting for 36.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Elk Creek
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000395.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999334.9%
$25,000 to $34,999294.3%
$35,000 to $49,999213.1%
$50,000 to $74,999476.9%
$75,000 to $99,999629.1%
$100,000 to $149,99924636.2%
$150,000 to $199,99911817.4%
$200,000+8412.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elk Creek

The median household income in Elk Creek is $131,172, with the highest median household income of $137,071 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 262 households (38.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elk Creek
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years262 (38.6%)$137,071
45 to 64 Years271 (39.9%)$133,906
65+ Years146 (21.5%)$0
Total679 (100.0%)$131,172

Poverty in Elk Creek

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Creek

With 2.9% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Elk Creek, 35 to 44 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21 males (10.3%) and 13 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (32.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (6.4%)22 (45.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)12 (27.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)28 (63.6%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years21 (10.3%)21 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (85.3%)
Total32 (2.9%)181 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Creek

According to the poverty statistics in Elk Creek, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (100.0%)62 (67.4%)
5 Years64 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years162 (93.6%)26 (54.2%)
12 to 14 Years27 (100.0%)31 (72.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)16 (36.4%)
18 to 24 Years85 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years68 (100.0%)192 (88.1%)
35 to 44 Years182 (89.7%)181 (89.6%)
45 to 54 Years151 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years114 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)
75 Years and over37 (100.0%)5 (14.7%)
Total1,053 (97.1%)935 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk Creek

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elk Creek show that 4.1% or 22 of the total 543 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk Creek
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children249 (96.1%)10 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total521 (96.0%)22 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk Creek

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk Creek
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk Creek

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk Creek
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Elk Creek

Employment by Class of Employer in Elk Creek

Among the 1,123 employed individuals in Elk Creek, private company employees (927 | 82.6%), self-employed (incorporated) (73 | 6.5%), and local government employees (69 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elk Creek
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees92782.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)736.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)282.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations50.4%
Local Government Employees696.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees211.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,123100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elk Creek

According to the labor force statistics for Elk Creek, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,653), 71.4% or 1,180 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 58 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 79 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.5% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years43 (45.3%)20 (46.5%)
20 to 24 Years100 (82.6%)38 (38.0%)
25 to 29 Years79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years367 (90.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years198 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years70 (72.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years79 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,180 (71.4%)58 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk Creek

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk Creek
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma144 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree312 (75.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher447 (89.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total959 (83.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elk Creek

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elk Creek are Management (146 | 13.0%), Business & Financial (140 | 12.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (132 | 11.7%), Health Technologists (111 | 9.9%), and Community & Social Service (43 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elk Creek

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elk Creek, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Management (70.6%), and Business & Financial (40.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elk Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Management103 (70.6%)43 (29.4%)
Business & Financial57 (40.7%)83 (59.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (24.4%)31 (75.6%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (24.4%)31 (75.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (34.9%)28 (65.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)132 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Total (Category)185 (36.8%)317 (63.1%)
Total (Overall)547 (48.7%)576 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elk Creek are Security & Protection (67 | 6.0%), Law Enforcement (54 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (37 | 3.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (13 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Elk Creek

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elk Creek, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (79.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elk Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (20.4%)43 (79.6%)
Personal Care & Service11 (29.7%)26 (70.3%)
Total (Category)89 (52.7%)80 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)547 (48.7%)576 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elk Creek are Office & Administration (128 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (111 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elk Creek

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elk Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related40 (36.0%)71 (64.0%)
Office & Administration33 (25.8%)95 (74.2%)
Total (Category)73 (30.5%)166 (69.5%)
Total (Overall)547 (48.7%)576 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elk Creek are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (81 | 7.2%), and Construction & Extraction (22 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elk Creek

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elk Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair75 (92.6%)6 (7.4%)
Total (Category)97 (94.2%)6 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)547 (48.7%)576 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elk Creek are Transportation (53 | 4.7%), Production (30 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (27 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elk Creek

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elk Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Production30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
Total (Category)103 (93.6%)7 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)547 (48.7%)576 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elk Creek

Employment Industries in Elk Creek

The major employment industries in Elk Creek include Manufacturing (217 | 19.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (186 | 16.6%), Finance & Insurance (169 | 15.0%), Construction (86 | 7.7%), and Public Administration (75 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Elk Creek

Employment Industries by Sex in Elk Creek

The Elk Creek industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elk Creek
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction75 (87.2%)11 (12.8%)
Manufacturing176 (81.1%)41 (18.9%)
Wholesale Trade5 (23.8%)16 (76.2%)
Retail Trade36 (54.5%)30 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance63 (37.3%)106 (62.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (36.7%)19 (63.3%)
Professional & Scientific15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (15.5%)60 (84.5%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)186 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Public Administration67 (89.3%)8 (10.7%)
Total547 (48.7%)576 (51.3%)

Education in Elk Creek

School Enrollment in Elk Creek

The most common levels of schooling among the 652 students in Elk Creek are elementary school (160 | 24.5%), middle school (143 | 21.9%), and kindergarten (103 | 15.8%).
School Enrollment in Elk Creek
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10015.3%
Kindergarten10315.8%
Elementary School16024.5%
Middle School14321.9%
High School8813.5%
College / Undergraduate345.2%
Graduate / Professional243.7%
Total652100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk Creek

Out of a total of 652 students who are enrolled in schools in Elk Creek, 115 (17.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 537 (82.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 234 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk Creek
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds35 (50.7%)34 (49.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds181 (84.2%)34 (15.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35 (55.6%)28 (44.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (82.4%)115 (17.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elk Creek

Business (146 | 26.7%), science & technology (129 | 23.6%), arts & humanities (91 | 16.6%), engineering (56 | 10.2%), and social sciences (45 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 547 individuals in Elk Creek who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elk Creek
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural244.4%
Physical & Health Sciences132.4%
Psychology91.7%
Social Sciences458.2%
Engineering5610.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12923.6%
Business14626.7%
Education101.8%
Literature & Languages122.2%
Liberal Arts & History30.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications91.7%
Arts & Humanities9116.6%
Total547100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elk Creek

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elk Creek

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elk Creek are males with 2 vehicles (253, accounting for 46.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (259, making up 43.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elk Creek
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle19 (3.5%)37 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle61 (11.2%)14 (2.4%)
2 Vehicles253 (46.3%)259 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles129 (23.6%)152 (26.4%)
4 Vehicles35 (6.4%)57 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles50 (9.1%)57 (9.9%)
Total547 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elk Creek

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elk Creek are 40 to 44 minutes (185 commuters, 19.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (178 commuters, 18.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (169 commuters, 17.6%).
Commute Time in Elk Creek
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes222.3%
5 to 9 Minutes131.4%
10 to 14 Minutes121.3%
15 to 19 Minutes495.1%
20 to 24 Minutes12212.7%
25 to 29 Minutes808.4%
30 to 34 Minutes17818.6%
35 to 39 Minutes959.9%
40 to 44 Minutes18519.3%
45 to 59 Minutes16917.6%
60 to 89 Minutes333.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Elk Creek

The most common commute times in Elk Creek are 45 to 59 minutes (84 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (141 commuters, 29.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elk Creek
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes7 (1.5%)6 (1.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes7 (1.5%)5 (1.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes27 (5.7%)22 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes75 (15.9%)47 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes53 (11.2%)27 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes64 (13.6%)114 (23.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes56 (11.9%)39 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes44 (9.3%)141 (29.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes84 (17.8%)85 (17.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elk Creek

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elk Creek are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (78, 16.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (111, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elk Creek
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (12.3%)24 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM51 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (6.4%)59 (12.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM41 (8.7%)74 (15.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM78 (16.5%)32 (6.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16 (3.4%)111 (22.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37 (7.8%)29 (6.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (7.6%)55 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM29 (6.1%)35 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM49 (10.4%)8 (1.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8 (1.7%)7 (1.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM39 (8.3%)52 (10.7%)
Total472 (100.0%)486 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elk Creek

Occupancy by Ownership in Elk Creek

Of the total 679 dwellings in Elk Creek, owner-occupied units account for 661 (97.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 18 (2.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elk Creek
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units66197.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units182.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units679100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elk Creek

Occupancy by Household Size in Elk Creek
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household639.3%
2-Person Household21531.7%
3-Person Household9213.6%
4+ Person Household30945.5%
Total Housing Units679100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk Creek

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk Creek
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household197 (91.6%)18 (8.4%)
3-Person Household92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household309 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units661 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk Creek

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk Creek
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma176 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
College/Associate Degree252 (95.5%)12 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk Creek

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk Creek
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7611.2%
35 to 44 Years18627.4%
45 to 54 Years14020.6%
55 to 64 Years13119.3%
65 to 74 Years10815.9%
75 to 84 Years385.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total679100.0%

Housing Finances in Elk Creek

Median Income by Occupancy in Elk Creek

Median Income by Occupancy in Elk Creek
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied661 (97.4%)$132,569
Renter-Occupied18 (2.6%)$0
Average679 (100.0%)$131,172

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk Creek

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk Creek
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00039 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (7.6%)12 (66.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999240 (36.3%)6 (33.3%)
$150,000 or more202 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total661 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk Creek

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk Creek
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49930 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79979 (11.9%)12 (66.7%)
$800 to $99938 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49998 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999187 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499102 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999105 (15.9%)6 (33.3%)
$3,000 or more12 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total661 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elk Creek

Housing Structures in Elk Creek

Housing Structures in Elk Creek
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached679100.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total679100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk Creek

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk Creek
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached661 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total661 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk Creek

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk Creek
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms180 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms162 (24.5%)12 (66.7%)
8 or more Rooms319 (48.3%)6 (33.3%)
Total661 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk Creek

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk Creek
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas204 (30.9%)6 (33.3%)
Electricity427 (64.6%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)12 (66.7%)
No Fuel Used10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total661 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elk Creek

Household Vehicle Usage in Elk Creek
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle19 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle90 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles305 (46.1%)12 (66.7%)
3 or more Vehicles247 (37.4%)6 (33.3%)
Total661 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elk Creek

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elk Creek

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units128533
Median Property Value$297,100$344,200
Median Household Income$58,295$193
Monthly Housing Costs$546$12
Real Estate Taxes$2,104$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elk Creek

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elk Creek
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99955 (43.0%)186 (34.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (32.8%)290 (54.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99912 (9.4%)57 (10.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)533 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk Creek

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk Creek
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (7.0%)29 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (13.3%)24 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (16.4%)12 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (8.6%)17 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (16.4%)39 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more9 (7.0%)219 (41.1%)
Total128 (100.0%)533 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk Creek

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk Creek
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)137,847 (25,862.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x9 (7.0%)166 (31.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (18.0%)174 (32.7%)
4.0x or more86 (67.2%)103 (19.3%)
Total128 (100.0%)533 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk Creek

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk Creek
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (31.2%)7 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,49978 (60.9%)18 (3.4%)
Total128 (100.0%)533 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elk Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years426 (90.6%)44 (9.4%)
19 to 25 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years386 (95.3%)19 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years232 (90.6%)24 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,208 (96.2%)87 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk Creek
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen426 (90.6%)44 (9.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk Creek
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00038 (33.6%)75 (66.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999192 (94.1%)12 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999272 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,605 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Creek

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 638 (14.2%)229 (85.8%)
6 to 18 Years99 (21.1%)341 (72.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)286 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years41 (10.1%)358 (88.4%)
45 to 54 Years8 (3.1%)224 (87.5%)
55 to 64 Years31 (15.0%)201 (97.1%)
65 to 74 Years212 (100.0%)185 (87.3%)
75 Years and over71 (100.0%)13 (18.3%)
Total500 (21.8%)1,958 (85.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk Creek

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (9.6%)20 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (24.4%)29 (22.3%)
75 Years and over15 (40.5%)5 (14.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elk Creek

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elk Creek: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elk Creek: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elk Creek: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (40.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elk Creek: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (3.6%)20 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (12.2%)29 (22.3%)
75 Years and over15 (40.5%)5 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elk Creek: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (14.7%)

Technology Access in Elk Creek

Computing Device Access in Elk Creek

Computing Device Access in Elk Creek
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop62992.6%
Smartphone65296.0%
Tablet50073.6%
No Computing Device101.5%
Total679100.0%

Internet Access in Elk Creek

Internet Access in Elk Creek
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home59587.6%
Cellular Data Only507.4%
Satellite Internet497.2%
No Internet101.5%
Total679100.0%

Elk Creek Summary

Elk Creek is a small unincorporated community located in the southeastern corner of Grayson County, Kentucky. It is situated along the banks of the Elk Creek, a tributary of the Green River. The community is located approximately 10 miles south of Leitchfield, the county seat, and is part of the Leitchfield Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The area that is now Elk Creek was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of settlers from Virginia. The community was originally known as “Elk Creek Station” and was a stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The railroad was built in the late 1800s and was a major factor in the growth of the community.
In the early 1900s, the community was home to a number of businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, a grist mill, and a sawmill. The community also had a post office, which was established in 1891 and closed in 1954.

Geography

Elk Creek is located in the southeastern corner of Grayson County, Kentucky. It is situated along the banks of the Elk Creek, a tributary of the Green River. The community is located approximately 10 miles south of Leitchfield, the county seat.
The terrain in the area is mostly rolling hills and is covered with a mix of hardwood and pine forests. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Elk Creek is largely based on agriculture. The area is home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The community also has a number of small businesses, including a general store, a gas station, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elk Creek was 545. The racial makeup of the community was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.

Conclusion

Elk Creek is a small unincorporated community located in the southeastern corner of Grayson County, Kentucky. It is situated along the banks of the Elk Creek, a tributary of the Green River. The community is home to a number of farms and small businesses, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The population of Elk Creek was 545 as of the 2010 census, and the median household income was $31,250.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elk Creek?
Total Population of Elk Creek is 2,295.
What is the Total Male Population of Elk Creek?
Total Male Population of Elk Creek is 1,125.
What is the Total Female Population of Elk Creek?
Total Female Population of Elk Creek is 1,170.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elk Creek?
There are 96.15 Males per 100 Females in Elk Creek.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elk Creek?
There are 104.00 Females per 100 Males in Elk Creek.
What is the Median Population Age in Elk Creek?
Median Population Age in Elk Creek is 35.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elk Creek
Average Family Size in Elk Creek is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elk Creek
Average Household Size in Elk Creek is 3.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elk Creek?
Per Capita income in Elk Creek is $48,870.
What is the Median Family Income in Elk Creek?
Median Family Income in Elk Creek is $136,607.
What is the Median Household income in Elk Creek?
Median Household Income in Elk Creek is $131,172.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elk Creek?
Income or Wage Gap in Elk Creek is 29.0%.
Women in Elk Creek earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elk Creek?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elk Creek is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elk Creek?
There are 1,180 People in the Labor Forcein in Elk Creek.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elk Creek?
71.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Elk Creek.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elk Creek?
Unemployment Rate in Elk Creek is 4.9%.