Elkhorn City, KY

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Elkhorn City Overview

1,013
TOTAL POPULATION
523
MALE POPULATION
490
FEMALE POPULATION
106.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,543
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,222
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,819
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
389
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elkhorn City Zip Codes

Elkhorn City Area Codes

Race in Elkhorn City

The most populous races in Elkhorn City are White / Caucasian (898 | 88.6%), Black / African American (100 | 9.9%), and Two or more Races (15 | 1.5%).
Race in Elkhorn City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1009.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian89888.6%
Two or more Races151.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,013100.0%

Ancestry in Elkhorn City

The most populous ancestries reported in Elkhorn City are American (216 | 21.3%), English (122 | 12.0%), Irish (118 | 11.7%), Welsh (24 | 2.4%), and Scotch-Irish (23 | 2.3%), together accounting for 49.6% of all Elkhorn City residents.
Ancestry in Elkhorn City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American21621.3%
English12212.0%
European151.5%
French70.7%
German212.1%
Irish11811.7%
Italian40.4%
Norwegian90.9%
Scotch-Irish232.3%
Welsh242.4%
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Immigrants in Elkhorn City

Immigrants in Elkhorn City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Elkhorn City

Sex and Age in Elkhorn City

The most populous age groups in Elkhorn City are 30 to 34 Years (63 | 12.0%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (100 | 20.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elkhorn City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (7.1%)3 (0.6%)
5 to 9 Years22 (4.2%)100 (20.4%)
10 to 14 Years6 (1.1%)15 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years12 (2.3%)18 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years46 (8.8%)4 (0.8%)
25 to 29 Years58 (11.1%)14 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years63 (12.0%)56 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Years58 (11.1%)14 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Years25 (4.8%)13 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years16 (3.1%)16 (3.3%)
50 to 54 Years10 (1.9%)55 (11.2%)
55 to 59 Years34 (6.5%)15 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years28 (5.3%)24 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years28 (5.3%)47 (9.6%)
70 to 74 Years26 (5.0%)44 (9.0%)
75 to 79 Years21 (4.0%)18 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years16 (3.1%)20 (4.1%)
85 Years and over17 (3.3%)14 (2.9%)
Total523 (100.0%)490 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elkhorn City

Median Family Size in Elkhorn City

The median family size in Elkhorn City is 3.54 persons per family, with married-couple families (147 | 67.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.76 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (60 | 27.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elkhorn City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple147 (67.4%)3.76
Single Male/Father11 (5.1%)3.64
Single Female/Mother60 (27.5%)2.98
Total Families218 (100.0%)3.54

Median Household Size in Elkhorn City

The median household size in Elkhorn City is 2.83 persons per household, with married-couple households (147 | 45.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.76 persons per household. non-family households (107 | 32.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elkhorn City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple147 (45.2%)3.76
Single Male/Father11 (3.4%)3.64
Single Female/Mother60 (18.5%)3.45
Non-family107 (32.9%)1.13
Total Households325 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkhorn City

Out of a total of 325 households in Elkhorn City, 218 (67.1%) are family households, while 107 (32.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 96.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkhorn City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-96 (29.5%)
2-Person Households84 (25.9%)11 (3.4%)
3-Person Households40 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households55 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households39 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total218 (67.1%)107 (32.9%)

Female Fertility in Elkhorn City

Fertility by Age in Elkhorn City

Female Fertility by Age in Elkhorn City
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 Elkhorn City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkhorn City
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 Elkhorn City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elkhorn City
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 Elkhorn City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkhorn City
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 Elkhorn City

Income Overview in Elkhorn City

Per Capita Income in Elkhorn City is $22,543, while median incomes of families and households are $67,222 and $43,819 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,013$22,543
Median Family Income218$67,222
Mean Family Income218$74,883
Median Household Income325$43,819
Mean Household Income325$62,032
Income Deficit218$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,01316.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,01383.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0130.43

Earnings by Sex in Elkhorn City

Average Earnings in Elkhorn City are $32,000, $30,125 for men and $35,903 for women, a difference of 16.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Elkhorn City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male241 (62.8%)$30,125
Female143 (37.2%)$35,903
Total384 (100.0%)$32,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkhorn City

The most common earnings brackets in Elkhorn City are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (37 | 15.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (29 | 20.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkhorn City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (1.2%)29 (20.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (0.8%)11 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49937 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (7.0%)11 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99924 (10.0%)9 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (4.2%)5 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99911 (4.6%)21 (14.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (2.9%)8 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (7.0%)8 (5.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99922 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (5.4%)4 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (4.6%)9 (6.3%)
$100,000+9 (3.7%)28 (19.6%)
Total241 (100.0%)143 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkhorn City

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkhorn City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$7,143$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$46,250$0
Bachelor's Degree$50,441$0
Graduate Degree$64,167$0
Total$43,393$36,181

Family Income in Elkhorn City

Family Income Brackets in Elkhorn City

According to the Elkhorn City family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elkhorn City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00062.8%
$10,000 to $14,99910.5%
$15,000 to $24,9996630.3%
$25,000 to $34,999167.3%
$35,000 to $49,999125.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992712.4%
$75,000 to $99,99994.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995424.8%
$150,000 to $199,999219.6%
$200,000+62.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkhorn City

3-person families (63 | 28.9%) account for the highest median family income in Elkhorn City with $66,250 per family, while 3-person families (63 | 28.9%) have the highest median income of $22,083 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkhorn City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families84 (38.5%)$33,214
3-Person Families63 (28.9%)$66,250
4-Person Families32 (14.7%)$0
5-Person Families39 (17.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total218 (100.0%)$67,222

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkhorn City

The median family income in Elkhorn City is $67,222, with families comprising 3+ earners (26) having the highest median family income of $163,250, while families with 1 earner (59) have the lowest median family income of $22,772, accounting for 11.9% and 27.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkhorn City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners72 (33.0%)$45,833
1 Earner59 (27.1%)$22,772
2 Earners61 (28.0%)$111,563
3+ Earners26 (11.9%)$163,250
Total218 (100.0%)$67,222

Household Income in Elkhorn City

Household Income Brackets in Elkhorn City

With 63 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Elkhorn City, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elkhorn City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000123.7%
$10,000 to $14,999226.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994915.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996319.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993711.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995216.0%
$75,000 to $99,99992.8%
$100,000 to $149,9995416.6%
$150,000 to $199,999216.5%
$200,000+61.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elkhorn City

The median household income in Elkhorn City is $43,819, with the highest median household income of $69,038 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 112 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elkhorn City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (4.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years80 (24.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years112 (34.5%)$69,038
65+ Years119 (36.6%)$33,750
Total325 (100.0%)$43,819

Poverty in Elkhorn City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkhorn City

With 21.1% poverty level for males and 35.6% for females among the residents of Elkhorn City, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (86.5%) and 59 females (62.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkhorn City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)59 (62.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years34 (28.1%)37 (52.9%)
35 to 44 Years30 (36.1%)10 (37.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)20 (37.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (5.8%)7 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.2%)14 (17.5%)
75 Years and over3 (7.7%)7 (21.9%)
Total103 (21.1%)154 (35.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkhorn City

According to the poverty statistics in Elkhorn City, males aged 5 years and females aged under 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 Elkhorn City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (13.5%)3 (100.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (100.0%)35 (37.2%)
12 to 14 Years6 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years87 (71.9%)33 (47.1%)
35 to 44 Years53 (63.9%)17 (63.0%)
45 to 54 Years26 (100.0%)34 (63.0%)
55 to 64 Years49 (94.2%)22 (75.9%)
65 to 74 Years44 (97.8%)66 (82.5%)
75 Years and over36 (92.3%)25 (78.1%)
Total386 (78.9%)278 (64.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkhorn City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elkhorn City show that 19.1% or 28 of the total 147 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 51.7%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkhorn City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children96 (88.1%)13 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (80.9%)28 (19.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkhorn City

According to the poverty data in Elkhorn City, 9.1% or 1 single-father households and 48.3% or 29 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (9.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkhorn City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (9.1%)6 (66.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (45.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (9.1%)29 (48.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elkhorn City

The poverty data for Elkhorn City shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (19.1%) and 30 of the single-parent households (42.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (51.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (45.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elkhorn City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (11.9%)7 (35.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (45.1%)
3 or 4 Children15 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (19.1%)30 (42.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Elkhorn City

Employment by Class of Employer in Elkhorn City

Among the 323 employed individuals in Elkhorn City, private company employees (190 | 58.8%), local government employees (72 | 22.3%), and state government employees (33 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elkhorn City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19058.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)51.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)113.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations123.7%
Local Government Employees7222.3%
State Government Employees3310.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total323100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elkhorn City

According to the labor force statistics for Elkhorn City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (830), 46.9% or 389 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.7% or 57 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.2% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elkhorn City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years26 (36.1%)12 (46.2%)
30 to 34 Years98 (82.4%)32 (32.7%)
35 to 44 Years77 (70.0%)13 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years57 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years24 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years28 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (46.9%)57 (14.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkhorn City

According to labor force statistics for Elkhorn City, 62.1% of individuals (310) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (499) are in the labor force, with 18.4% or 57 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.9% or 139 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 34.6% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkhorn City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School52 (52.5%)34 (34.6%)
High School Diploma44 (35.5%)8 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree75 (57.3%)17 (13.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher139 (95.9%)27 (18.7%)
Total310 (62.1%)92 (18.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elkhorn City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkhorn City are Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 15.4%), Community & Social Service (48 | 14.5%), Education Instruction & Library (35 | 10.5%), Health Technologists (33 | 9.9%), and Management (31 | 9.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elkhorn City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkhorn City, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elkhorn City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
Business & Financial3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library32 (91.4%)3 (8.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total (Category)53 (38.4%)85 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)195 (58.7%)137 (41.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elkhorn City are Security & Protection (2 | 0.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Elkhorn City

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Elkhorn City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)195 (58.7%)137 (41.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elkhorn City are Sales & Related (48 | 14.5%), and Office & Administration (44 | 13.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elkhorn City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elkhorn City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20 (41.7%)28 (58.3%)
Office & Administration31 (70.5%)13 (29.5%)
Total (Category)51 (55.4%)41 (44.6%)
Total (Overall)195 (58.7%)137 (41.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elkhorn City are Construction & Extraction (30 | 9.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elkhorn City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elkhorn City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)195 (58.7%)137 (41.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elkhorn City are Production (44 | 13.3%), and Transportation (22 | 6.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elkhorn City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elkhorn City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (83.3%)11 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)195 (58.7%)137 (41.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkhorn City

Employment Industries in Elkhorn City

The major employment industries in Elkhorn City include Health Care & Social Assistance (68 | 20.5%), Educational Services (55 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (43 | 13.0%), Public Administration (37 | 11.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (34 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Elkhorn City

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkhorn City

The Elkhorn City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elkhorn City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade34 (79.1%)9 (20.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (19.1%)55 (80.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Public Administration24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
Total195 (58.7%)137 (41.3%)

Education in Elkhorn City

School Enrollment in Elkhorn City

The most common levels of schooling among the 214 students in Elkhorn City are elementary school (108 | 50.5%), high school (46 | 21.5%), and nursery / preschool (21 | 9.8%).
School Enrollment in Elkhorn City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool219.8%
Kindergarten41.9%
Elementary School10850.5%
Middle School157.0%
High School4621.5%
College / Undergraduate209.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total214100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkhorn City

Out of a total of 214 students who are enrolled in schools in Elkhorn City, 23 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 191 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (76.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkhorn City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (23.3%)23 (76.7%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (89.3%)23 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkhorn City

Literature & languages (37 | 20.3%), science & technology (36 | 19.8%), education (33 | 18.1%), business (19 | 10.4%), and visual & performing arts (17 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 182 individuals in Elkhorn City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkhorn City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics21.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural52.8%
Physical & Health Sciences63.3%
Psychology126.6%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering31.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3619.8%
Business1910.4%
Education3318.1%
Literature & Languages3720.3%
Liberal Arts & History73.8%
Visual & Performing Arts179.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities52.8%
Total182100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elkhorn City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkhorn City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elkhorn City are males with 3 vehicles (71, accounting for 36.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (33, making up 55.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkhorn City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle24 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle22 (11.3%)21 (16.4%)
2 Vehicles42 (21.5%)56 (43.8%)
3 Vehicles71 (36.4%)33 (25.8%)
4 Vehicles20 (10.3%)18 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elkhorn City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elkhorn City are 30 to 34 minutes (100 commuters, 31.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (60 commuters, 18.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (31 commuters, 9.6%).
Commute Time in Elkhorn City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes226.8%
5 to 9 Minutes6018.6%
10 to 14 Minutes216.5%
15 to 19 Minutes319.6%
20 to 24 Minutes237.1%
25 to 29 Minutes51.5%
30 to 34 Minutes10031.0%
35 to 39 Minutes123.7%
40 to 44 Minutes103.1%
45 to 59 Minutes257.7%
60 to 89 Minutes144.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Elkhorn City

The most common commute times in Elkhorn City are 30 to 34 minutes (63 commuters, 32.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (37 commuters, 28.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elkhorn City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (17.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes45 (23.1%)15 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (24.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes63 (32.3%)37 (28.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (1.5%)9 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes10 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (11.3%)3 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (1.5%)11 (8.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkhorn City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elkhorn City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (55, 28.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (30, 23.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkhorn City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16 (8.2%)11 (8.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)11 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM42 (21.5%)23 (18.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (28.2%)12 (9.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (10.3%)9 (7.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (5.1%)30 (23.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM25 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)15 (11.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (10.9%)
Total195 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elkhorn City

Occupancy by Ownership in Elkhorn City

Of the total 325 dwellings in Elkhorn City, owner-occupied units account for 216 (66.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 109 (33.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elkhorn City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21666.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10933.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units325100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkhorn City

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkhorn City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9629.5%
2-Person Household9529.2%
3-Person Household4012.3%
4+ Person Household9428.9%
Total Housing Units325100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkhorn City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkhorn City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household62 (64.6%)34 (35.4%)
2-Person Household76 (80.0%)19 (20.0%)
3-Person Household20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
4+ Person Household58 (61.7%)36 (38.3%)
Total Housing Units216 (66.5%)109 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkhorn City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkhorn City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School22 (45.8%)26 (54.2%)
High School Diploma100 (66.2%)51 (33.8%)
College/Associate Degree38 (84.4%)7 (15.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56 (69.1%)25 (30.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkhorn City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkhorn City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6118.8%
35 to 44 Years3310.2%
45 to 54 Years6219.1%
55 to 64 Years5015.4%
65 to 74 Years7723.7%
75 to 84 Years268.0%
85 Years and Over164.9%
Total325100.0%

Housing Finances in Elkhorn City

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkhorn City

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkhorn City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied216 (66.5%)$56,389
Renter-Occupied109 (33.5%)$28,194
Average325 (100.0%)$43,819

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkhorn City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkhorn City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.4%)6 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (2.3%)17 (15.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (2.8%)10 (9.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99930 (13.9%)3 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (11.6%)38 (34.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (13.0%)9 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99942 (19.4%)10 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (1.4%)6 (5.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99954 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more17 (7.9%)10 (9.2%)
Total216 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkhorn City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkhorn City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30056 (25.9%)3 (2.8%)
$300 to $49945 (20.8%)21 (19.3%)
$500 to $79939 (18.1%)79 (72.5%)
$800 to $99916 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49949 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49911 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elkhorn City

Housing Structures in Elkhorn City

Housing Structures in Elkhorn City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21566.1%
Single Unit, Attached30.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments309.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments103.1%
10 or more Apartments92.8%
Mobile Home / Other5817.8%
Total325100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkhorn City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkhorn City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached171 (79.5%)44 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)
Total216 (66.5%)109 (33.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkhorn City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkhorn City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)10 (9.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms72 (33.3%)64 (58.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms97 (44.9%)29 (26.6%)
8 or more Rooms47 (21.8%)3 (2.8%)
Total216 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkhorn City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkhorn City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)23 (21.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity208 (96.3%)86 (78.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkhorn City

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkhorn City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (1.8%)13 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle69 (31.9%)57 (52.3%)
2 Vehicles65 (30.1%)33 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (36.1%)6 (5.5%)
Total216 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elkhorn City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elkhorn City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12294
Median Property Value$84,200$116,200
Median Household Income$42,639$14
Monthly Housing Costs$314$0
Real Estate Taxes$377$17

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkhorn City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkhorn City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00029 (23.8%)21 (22.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99942 (34.4%)15 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99951 (41.8%)53 (56.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)5 (5.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkhorn City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkhorn City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (4.9%)6 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (20.5%)16 (17.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (12.3%)3 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (2.5%)27 (28.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more3 (2.5%)34 (36.2%)
Total122 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkhorn City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkhorn City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x50 (41.0%)100,192 (106,587.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (14.7%)68 (72.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (22.1%)12 (12.8%)
4.0x or more27 (22.1%)9 (9.6%)
Total122 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkhorn City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkhorn City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80085 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49922 (18.0%)28 (29.8%)
$800 to $1,4992 (1.6%)20 (21.3%)
Total122 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elkhorn City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkhorn City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkhorn City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years73 (90.1%)8 (9.9%)
26 to 34 Years173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total913 (99.1%)8 (0.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkhorn City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkhorn City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen73 (90.1%)8 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkhorn City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkhorn City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over348 (97.8%)8 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkhorn City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkhorn City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 651 (94.4%)3 (5.6%)
6 to 18 Years86 (58.9%)72 (49.3%)
19 to 25 Years28 (34.6%)45 (55.6%)
25 to 34 Years118 (68.2%)55 (31.8%)
35 to 44 Years58 (52.7%)57 (51.8%)
45 to 54 Years33 (41.2%)63 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years23 (28.4%)61 (75.3%)
65 to 74 Years111 (88.8%)90 (72.0%)
75 Years and over71 (100.0%)53 (74.7%)
Total579 (62.9%)499 (54.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkhorn City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkhorn City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)54 (45.0%)
18 to 34 Years39 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (14.3%)47 (42.7%)
65 to 74 Years32 (71.1%)30 (37.5%)
75 Years and over22 (56.4%)21 (65.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elkhorn City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elkhorn City: <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 Years4 (2.5%)6 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (71.1%)20 (25.0%)
75 Years and over22 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elkhorn City: <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%)17 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years23 (51.1%)30 (37.5%)
75 Years and over12 (30.8%)15 (46.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elkhorn City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)54 (45.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.5%)16 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years9 (20.0%)9 (11.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elkhorn City: <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 Years14 (8.7%)26 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years23 (51.1%)30 (37.5%)
75 Years and over12 (30.8%)4 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elkhorn City: <span>Self-Care 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 Years4 (2.5%)6 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (20.0%)9 (11.3%)
75 Years and over12 (30.8%)4 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Elkhorn City

Computing Device Access in Elkhorn City

Computing Device Access in Elkhorn City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20563.1%
Smartphone28186.5%
Tablet19860.9%
No Computing Device195.9%
Total325100.0%

Internet Access in Elkhorn City

Internet Access in Elkhorn City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home21666.5%
Cellular Data Only268.0%
Satellite Internet319.5%
No Internet6018.5%
Total325100.0%

Elkhorn City Summary

Elkhorn City is a small town located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is situated along the banks of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, and is the county seat of Pike County. The town was founded in 1854 and has a population of approximately 1,000 people.

Geography

Elkhorn City is located in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. It is situated along the banks of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, and is the county seat of Pike County. The town is located at an elevation of 845 feet above sea level. The town is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest, and is located near the Breaks Interstate Park. The town is located approximately 30 miles from the Virginia border.

Climate

Elkhorn City has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 35°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 45 inches, with the wettest month being May, with an average of 5.5 inches of rain.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Elkhorn City had a population of 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

Economy

Elkhorn City’s economy is largely based on tourism and coal mining. The town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Breaks Interstate Park, the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, and the Daniel Boone National Forest. The town is also home to several coal mines, which provide employment for many of the town’s residents.

History

Elkhorn City was founded in 1854, and was originally known as “Elkhorn Station”. The town was named after the nearby Elkhorn Creek, which was named after the elk that once roamed the area. The town was incorporated in 1872, and was designated as the county seat of Pike County in 1884. The town was a major stop on the Norfolk and Western Railway, and was a major coal mining center in the early 20th century. The town was also home to several large lumber mills, which provided employment for many of the town’s residents.
In the late 20th century, the town’s economy shifted away from coal mining and lumber mills, and towards tourism. The town is now home to several tourist attractions, including the Breaks Interstate Park, the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, and the Daniel Boone National Forest. The town is also home to several coal mines, which provide employment for many of the town’s residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elkhorn City?
Total Population of Elkhorn City is 1,013.
What is the Total Male Population of Elkhorn City?
Total Male Population of Elkhorn City is 523.
What is the Total Female Population of Elkhorn City?
Total Female Population of Elkhorn City is 490.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elkhorn City?
There are 106.73 Males per 100 Females in Elkhorn City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elkhorn City?
There are 93.69 Females per 100 Males in Elkhorn City.
What is the Median Population Age in Elkhorn City?
Median Population Age in Elkhorn City is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elkhorn City
Average Family Size in Elkhorn City is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elkhorn City
Average Household Size in Elkhorn City is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elkhorn City?
Per Capita income in Elkhorn City is $22,543.
What is the Median Family Income in Elkhorn City?
Median Family Income in Elkhorn City is $67,222.
What is the Median Household income in Elkhorn City?
Median Household Income in Elkhorn City is $43,819.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elkhorn City?
Income or Wage Gap in Elkhorn City is 16.1%.
Women in Elkhorn City earn 83.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elkhorn City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elkhorn City is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elkhorn City?
There are 389 People in the Labor Forcein in Elkhorn City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elkhorn City?
46.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Elkhorn City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elkhorn City?
Unemployment Rate in Elkhorn City is 14.7%.