Demographics & People — Elk Creek, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,344 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 713 |
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| Family Households | 652 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1525 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,064 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 38 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 935 |
| German | 367 |
| English | 363 |
| Other groups | 342 |
| Irish | 223 |
| American | 200 |
| Italian | 117 |
| Scottish | 105 |
| Polish | 72 |
| Scotch-Irish | 47 |
Language
| English Only | 2,065 |
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| Spanish | 85 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,196 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 128 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,603 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elk Creek, Kentucky.
