Elkton, Tennessee
Elkton: Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
About
Elkton is a city located in the county of Giles in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 578 and a population density of 103 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 522 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elkton
| Population : | 522 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Giles County |
| Postal code : | 38455 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 931 |
| Area : | 5.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:48:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elkton is located at 35°3'8"N 86°53'19"W (35.0523100, -86.8886200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Elkton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elkton decreased by 10.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 578 | - | census |
| 2011 | 537 | -7.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 532 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 528 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 525 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 528 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 529 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 531 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 529 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 524 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 522 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Elkton (1)
American ethologist and behavioral researcher John B. Calhoun was born in Elkton
Schools in Elkton
College & universities near Elkton, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221333 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski | Pulaski (TN) | 38478-0614 |
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- Elkton , Michigan human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 741 people.
- Elkton , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 198 people.
- Elkton , Minnesota City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 148 people.
- Elkton , South Dakota township in Brookings County, South Dakota with a population of 99 people.
Other cities in Giles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Giles County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 7,524 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Ardmore | 1,218 | Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Minor Hill | 533 | City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States |
| Lynnville | 311 | Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America |
