Community Profiles
Elkton, SD
775
Population
38.1
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
Population Demographics
As of 2025 the population of Elkton, SD is 775. The population is expected to grow to 797 by 2030 – a growth rate of 0.56%.
The median age of Elkton, SD residents is 38.
The diversity index of Elkton, SD is 55.0, meaning that there is a 55% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
$94,630
Average Household Income
$75,347
Average Disposable Income
346
Housing Units
$260,902
Average Home Value
Housing and Income
The average household income in Elkton, SD is $94,630 and projected to be $106,428 in 2030. Per capita income is $36,875, projected to be $41,797 in 2030. 1.68% of households – 13 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $696,030 and the average disposable income is $75,347.
There are 346 housing units in Elkton, SD; 230 are owner-occupied, 72 are rented, and 44 are vacant. The average home value is $260,902, with 19 homes built in 2010 or later, and 118 built in 1939 or earlier.
390
Workforce
7.00%
Unemployment Rate
71
Veteran Population
147
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Business and Workforce
There are 38 businesses in Elkton, SD, employing 285 workers and pulling from a labor force of 434 age 16 and above. 16 workers commute into Elkton, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
390 residents both live and work in/around Elkton, SD. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 350 drive alone, 31 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 23 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 30 residents work from home.
178 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 75 have associates degrees, 73 have bachelor’s degrees, and 74 hold a graduate or professional degree.