Elizabethtown, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elizabethtown, Kentucky Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
30,179
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
13.4%
Median Home
$175,400
Median Income
$47,270
Median Rent
$765
Elizabethtown SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Elizabethtown, KY Crime Report
330Total Crimes
1,081.8Total Crimes / 100k People
-53.89%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elizabethtown / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 330 | 1,081.8 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 44 | 144.2 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 9.8 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 29.5 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 78.7 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 286 | 937.6 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 68 | 222.9 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 182 | 596.6 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 118.0 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Elizabethtown, KY Cost Of Living
98Elizabethtown's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elizabethtown | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 102 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,179 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 29,474 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 29,794 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,835 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 29,657 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 29,464 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 28,940 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 28,254 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 27,574 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 26,822 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elizabethtown
| Race | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.0% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.0% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elizabethtown
| Gender | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elizabethtown for adults over 25
| Education | Elizabethtown | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 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 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
