West Elkton, Ohio

West Elkton: human settlement in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

About

West Elkton is a city located in the county of Preble in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 197 and a population density of 340 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 188 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about West Elkton

Population 188 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Ohio (United States)
County Preble County
Area 0.58 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.5878,-84.5544
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 00:59:04 (23rd April 2026)
Postal code 45070
Density 324 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 55℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

West Elkton is located at 39°35'16"N 84°33'16"W (39.5878300, -84.5543900).

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Weather

55°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
6 mph SW Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainf...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of West Elkton decreased by 4.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 197 - census
2011 196 -0.51% estimation process
2012 195 -0.51% estimation process
2013 194 -0.52% estimation process
2014 191 -1.57% estimation process
2015 190 -0.53% estimation process
2016 189 -0.53% estimation process
2017 189 0% estimation process
2018 189 0% estimation process
2019 188 -0.53% estimation process
2020 188 0% estimation process
West Elkton zip code is 45070. County name: Preble, County fips: 39135

People born in West Elkton (1)

American baseball coach Ty Neal was born in West Elkton

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to West Elkton, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
204015 Miami University-Middletown Middletown (OH) 45042

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to West Elkton, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to West Elkton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
West Elkton Post Office West Elkton (OH) 45070

Other cities in Preble County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preble County , OH.

City Name Population Title
Eaton 8,124 City in Ohio, US
Camden 1,974 Village in Ohio, United States
Lewisburg 1,751 Town in Ohio
New Paris 1,570 City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
West Alexandria 1,323 City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
Gratis 847 Township in Preble County, Ohio
Gettysburg 809 Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Verona 477 Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
West Manchester 446 Village in Ohio