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.

Elsmere, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,205

Median Agei

30.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.1%7,369

Two or More

7.3%670

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%577

Black

3.3%300

Asian

2.7%251

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%31

Other

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%392

High School Diploma

31.2%1,816

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%531

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%601

Associate's Degree

8.6%502

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%1,245

Master's Degree

2.3%133

Professional Degree

0.6%33

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,900

Median Renti

$1,351

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%2,553

Renter-Occupied

24.9%847

Total Units

3,716

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%175

$50K–$100K

6.6%169

$100K–$150K

22.4%572

$150K–$200K

29.7%759

$200K–$300K

31.2%797

$300K–$500K

1.6%42

$500K–$1M

1.5%39

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

150

$1,000–$1,250

108

$1,250–$1,500

162

$1,500–$2,000

139

$2,000+

167

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%53

2010–2019

11.2%417

2000–2009

7%259

1990–1999

13%482

1980–1989

5.9%221

1970–1979

11.6%430

1960–1969

15%556

1950–1959

8.7%322

1940–1949

13.1%486

1939 or earlier

13.2%490

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49.2%1,672

Utility Gas

45.7%1,554

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%126

No Fuel

1.3%43

Solar

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,503

Mean Household Incomei

$79,549

Per Capita Incomei

$30,168

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

5,247

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%172

$10K–$15K

1.7%59

$15K–$20K

1.9%64

$20K–$25K

2.9%97

$25K–$30K

8.1%275

$30K–$35K

1.1%38

$35K–$40K

5%170

$40K–$45K

9%307

$45K–$50K

5.4%182

$50K–$60K

8.9%304

$60K–$75K

13.1%446

$75K–$100K

9%305

$100K–$125K

11.7%398

$125K–$150K

2.3%79

$150K–$200K

11%375

$200K+

3.8%129

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5105.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,853

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,978

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

323(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured