Elkton, Tennessee facts for kids
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Elkton, Tennessee
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Elkton in 1909
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Location of Elkton in Giles County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Giles |
| Settled | 1808 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 545 |
| • Density | 273.59/sq mi (105.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38455
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-23660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283659 |
Elkton is a small city located in Giles County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 545 people lived there.
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Where is Elkton Located?
Elkton is in the southeastern part of Giles County. Most of the city sits on the north side of the Elk River. This river flows southwest and eventually joins the Tennessee River.
How to Get to Elkton
You can reach Elkton using major roads. U.S. Route 31 runs through the western side of the city. This road goes northwest about 14 miles (23 km) to Pulaski, which is the main town in Giles County. It also goes south about 5 miles (8 km) to Ardmore, near the border with Alabama.
Interstate 65 is another important road that passes just east of Elkton. You can get onto I-65 from Exit 1 (US 31) south of town or from Exit 6 (State Route 273) at the north end of the city. I-65 heads north about 81 miles (130 km) to Nashville and south about 113 miles (182 km) to Birmingham, Alabama.
Elkton's Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Elkton covers a total area of about 5.6 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). All of this area is land.
Elkton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 87 | — | |
| 1890 | 165 | 89.7% | |
| 1910 | 179 | — | |
| 1950 | 168 | — | |
| 1960 | 199 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 341 | 71.4% | |
| 1980 | 540 | 58.4% | |
| 1990 | 448 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 510 | 13.8% | |
| 2010 | 578 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 545 | −5.7% | |
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The population of Elkton has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, only 87 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching 578 people by 2010. In 2020, the population was 545.
Who Lives in Elkton?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 510 people living in Elkton. Most residents were White (about 64.5%), and a significant number were African American (about 35.1%). A very small percentage were Native American.
The people in Elkton are of different ages. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Elkton (Tennessee) para niños
