F
43%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
54%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
IndexElkhorn CityKentuckyNational
Income per capita$16,964$24,802$29,829
Median household income$25,685$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$38,922$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$22,386$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$23,304$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$0$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level45.4%18.8%15.1%
New Real Estate Listings in Elkhorn City Area
Search Homes for Sale in Elkhorn City, KY

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elkhorn City is 43% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Elkhorn City is 54% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elkhorn City is 38% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elkhorn City is 200% higher than the national average

Compare Elkhorn City, KY Employment

      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Elkhorn City

      See all the best places to live around Elkhorn City
      How would you rate the job market in Elkhorn City?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Elkhorn City?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Elkhorn City poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $17,121 $25,685 $51,370
      City
      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Elkhorn City median earnings by income bracket

      Elkhorn City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.0%11.0%
      Manufacturing sector18.0%18.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services25.6%25.6%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.8%12.8%
      Education, health & social services5.2%5.2%
      Other27.3%27.3%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Grundy, VA1,034$49,43810.6%
      Pikeville, KY6,642$39,12229.3%
      Clintwood, VA1,563$35,45035.9%
      Phelps, KY448$28,41748.6%
      Pound, VA972$22,23759.8%
      Elkhorn City, KY1,085$25,68553.6%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Crescent Beach, FL1,085$56,5912.3%
      Golden Valley, NV1,085$85,34154.3%
      Windsor, NY1,085$70,83328.0%
      Apple Creek, OH1,085$53,3153.6%
      Lot 18, PE1,085n/a 
      Elkhorn City, KY1,085$25,68553.6%
      Source: The Elkhorn City, KY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).