Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elizabethtown, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,576

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.3%24,208

Black

11.5%3,735

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%1,815

Two or More

5.4%1,748

Asian

3.1%1,004

Other

0.1%39

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%1,166

High School Diploma

22.3%4,872

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%2,118

Some College (1+ yr)

18%3,937

Associate's Degree

10.3%2,256

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%3,640

Master's Degree

8.6%1,874

Professional Degree

2.1%448

Doctorate

0.9%204

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,900

Median Renti

$909

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.3%6,740

Renter-Occupied

50.7%6,944

Total Units

14,788

Homeownership

49.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%403

$50K–$100K

2.5%168

$100K–$150K

9.5%640

$150K–$200K

18.9%1,273

$200K–$300K

28.2%1,900

$300K–$500K

25.5%1,722

$500K–$1M

8.8%590

$1M+

0.7%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

623

$500–$750

1,435

$750–$1,000

2,142

$1,000–$1,250

1,340

$1,250–$1,500

528

$1,500–$2,000

569

$2,000+

170

Year Built

2020 or later

2%298

2010–2019

13.5%1,990

2000–2009

17.5%2,585

1990–1999

16.9%2,493

1980–1989

12.5%1,851

1970–1979

12.7%1,879

1960–1969

6.5%965

1950–1959

8.5%1,250

1940–1949

4.9%721

1939 or earlier

5.1%756

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.6%8,698

Utility Gas

34.3%4,689

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%164

No Fuel

0.6%76

Solar

0.3%40

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Wood

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,760

Mean Household Incomei

$83,205

Per Capita Incomei

$35,019

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

15,665

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%591

$10K–$15K

7.3%1,004

$15K–$20K

5.3%723

$20K–$25K

5.1%695

$25K–$30K

2.9%394

$30K–$35K

4%546

$35K–$40K

4.6%629

$40K–$45K

3.4%463

$45K–$50K

3%404

$50K–$60K

9.3%1,276

$60K–$75K

13.2%1,807

$75K–$100K

11.9%1,622

$100K–$125K

7%963

$125K–$150K

5%680

$150K–$200K

6.7%916

$200K+

7.1%971

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

749

Residentsi

1,089

Avg. Tenant Renti

$350/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing111 homes100% occupied$416/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers340 homes67% occupied$367/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8277 homes92% occupied$303/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,760/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

72.6%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

23.2%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

82.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30.8% of subsidized households are minority

28.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,0196.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

345

Philippines

184

India

180

Mexico

156

Korea

United Kingdom

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,756

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,686

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,152(13.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured