Elizabethtown, KY
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Elizabethtown, Kentucky Summary
Life in Elizabethtown research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Elizabethtown over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elizabethtown:
The population in Elizabethtown is 31,425.
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $230,510.
The median income in Elizabethtown is $54,493.
The cost of living in Elizabethtown is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Elizabethtown is $847.
The unemployment rate in Elizabethtown is 5.8%.
The poverty rate in Elizabethtown is 14.1%.
The average high in Elizabethtown is 66.7° and the average low is 45.2°.
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Elizabethtown, KY Crime Report
Crime in Elizabethtown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elizabethtown. Key points include:
There were 330 total crimes in Elizabethtown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elizabethtown is 1,017.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elizabethtown is 123.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elizabethtown is 894.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elizabethtown is -56.23% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elizabethtown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elizabethtown / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 330 | 1,017.4 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 123.3 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 16 | 49.3 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 43.2 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 290 | 894.0 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 63 | 194.2 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 191 | 588.8 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 111.0 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Elizabethtown, KY Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Elizabethtown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elizabethtown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elizabethtown is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elizabethtown is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $230,510.
The median income in Elizabethtown is $54,493.
Elizabethtown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elizabethtown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elizabethtown | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 77 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 106 | 100 | |
Elizabethtown, KY Weather
The average high in Elizabethtown is 66.7° and the average low is 45.2°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.4 inches of precipitation each year with 3.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elizabethtown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.5 |
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1 Reviews & Comments About Elizabethtown
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 17:32:19.123402
Elizabethtown, KY is a very friendly & kind community of people.
Freeman Lake has walking trails & dog park. Play grounds for the kids
Impellizerri's downtown is fantastic pizza place to eat.
In Glendale from Etown the Whistle Stop is well know home cooking restaurant. Lots of antique shops to browse thru.
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Elizabethtown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elizabethtown
The current population in Elizabethtown is 31,425. The population has increased 17.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31,425 | 6.6% |
| 2021 | 29,474 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 29,794 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 29,835 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 29,657 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 29,464 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 28,940 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 28,254 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 27,574 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 26,822 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is:
75.9% White with 23,863 White residents.
11.1% African American with 3,479 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 60 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 847 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 74 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,554 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 1,514 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 83.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 11.1% | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 4.0% | 18.7% |
Gender in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is 52.7% female with 16,558 female residents.
Elizabethtown is 47.3% male with 14,866 male residents.
| Gender | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elizabethtown for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Elizabethtown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elizabethtown, Kentucky
5.0% of households in Elizabethtown earn Less than $10,000.
6.4% of households in Elizabethtown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Elizabethtown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.8% of households in Elizabethtown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Elizabethtown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.8% of households in Elizabethtown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Elizabethtown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Elizabethtown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Elizabethtown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Elizabethtown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
