Elkton, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 150, Elkton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Elkton is a small community located in Oregon, within Douglas County. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 378th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elkton is 49.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 6.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elkton is $37,361. This is 55% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 90% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 23.5%. This is 339% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $283,300. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elkton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 14.7%.

Education

34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 22.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elkton, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.