Census ACS · #335 MSA
Elizabethtown Metro Area
The Elizabethtown, Ky Metropolitan Statistical Area has 126,480 residents. The median household income is $67,630 and the median home value is $201,100.
126,480
Population
143
People / sq mi
$67,630
Median Income
$201,100
Median Home Value
The Elizabethtown CBSA covers 885 sq mi of land at 142.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$67,630
Median Household Income
$36,087
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Elizabethtown metro's price level is 90.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,630 has the buying power of $74,670 in average-priced US metros.
90.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$74,670
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$67,630
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$201,100
Median Home Value
$935
Median Rent
63.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.6%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
7.8%
Work From Home
23.6 min
Avg Commute
35.7%
Foreign Born
Elizabethtown spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elizabethtown, Ky Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 126,480 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #335 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Elizabethtown metro area is $67,630, with a per capita income of $36,087.
The Elizabethtown, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Elizabethtown, Ky CBSA (21060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Elizabethtown: 63.9% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. With 126,480 residents, Elizabethtown is a metro area in KY.
The typical household here earns about $67,630, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $201,100, with typical rent around $935.
Roughly 23.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.