Elizabethtown, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elizabethtown, Kentucky Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
29,620
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$180,000
Median Income
$46,754
Median Rent
$792
Elizabethtown SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Elizabethtown, KY Crime Report
501
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,648.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-33.42%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elizabethtown / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 501 | 1,648.9 | 2,114.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 161.3 | 217.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 49.4 | 48.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 59.2 | 128.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 452 | 1,487.7 | 1,897.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 140 | 460.8 | 345.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 239 | 786.6 | 1,323.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 73 | 240.3 | 228.2 | 219.9 |
Elizabethtown, KY Cost Of Living
95
Elizabethtown's Overall Cost Of Living
Elizabethtown's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elizabethtown | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
Elizabethtown, KY Photos
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Rankings for Elizabethtown in Kentucky
Map Of Elizabethtown, KY
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Population over time in Elizabethtown
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29,620 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 29,474 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 29,794 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,835 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 29,657 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 29,464 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 28,940 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 28,254 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 27,574 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 26,822 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elizabethtown
| Race | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.1% | 84.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 11.2% | 8.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Elizabethtown
| Gender | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elizabethtown for adults over 25
| Education | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elizabethtown, Kentucky
| Income | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 3.9% | 7.7% |
