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8.3% of residents are under 18 in Elkhorn City, below both Kentucky’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 143 Kentucky towns, just one has a higher median age than Elkhorn City. Elkhorn City Elementary and High School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Elkhorn City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Elkhorn City beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 100 in 1890, a peak of 1,446 in 1980, 1,035 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1915 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elkhorn City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Elkhorn City.
91% of Elkhorn City’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. 4 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1984. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 8 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The largest public high school is East Ridge High School, with 360 students. The public schools here belong to the Pike County school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn City Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 409 | C− |
| East Ridge High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 360 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Elkhorn City at 963 residents, down 7.1% since 2020. Children under 18 are 8% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (38% statewide). Among residents in the town, 26% are 65 or older. Kentucky has 28% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 25%.
| Elkhorn City | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 26% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 26% | 29% |
44% women, 56% men
About 127 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.4 points). Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 90% are men (KY 51%).
| Elkhorn City | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.8% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.4% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.6% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.6% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.8% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.6% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.5% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Elkhorn City had 189 jobs in 2023, down 122 from 2013. For most workers, Elkhorn City is a place to come home to: only 5% work in town. In Elkhorn City, 21% of residents live below the poverty line. The median commute is under 18 miles.
| Elkhorn City | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $44,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A winter brings about 16 inches of snow, with January nights at 26° and July afternoons at 86°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No violent or property crimes were reported in Elkhorn City in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Elkhorn City is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
No town among the 142 in Kentucky we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Elkhorn City. For adults in the town, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 45%. This Kentucky town does better than the Kentucky average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 19.
| Elkhorn City | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 23% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Elkhorn City | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.2% | 81.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 17.4% | 10.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Elkhorn City’s going rate for rent comes in at $605 a month. The share of households in Elkhorn City who are owner-occupiers: 70%.
| Elkhorn City | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $605 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 59% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In 2 parks and preserves, walkers have 7.1 miles of trail. Elkhorn City’s trail network density stands at 0.9 miles per square mile.
| Elkhorn City | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elkhorn City Park | 0.2 mi | 7 |
| 2. Pine Mountain Trail State Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
3 within 15 miles of the center of Elkhorn City
About 1 of every 100 Elkhorn City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Where Elkhorn City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Kentucky, United States
Elkhorn City is a home rule-class city in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,035 at the 2020 census. The city is located in proximity to the Breaks Interstate Park.
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Elkhorn City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
