Elizabethtown, Illinois
Elizabethtown: Human settlement in Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Elizabethtown is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 299 and a population density of 163 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 272 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elizabethtown
| Population : | 272 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 62931 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 1.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Capital city : | Elizabethtown is capital of Hardin County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:27:42 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 148 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elizabethtown is located at 37°26'45"N 88°18'18"W (37.4458800, -88.3050400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elizabethtown decreased by 9.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 299 | - | census |
| 2011 | 309 | 3.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 306 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 299 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 298 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 291 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 286 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 281 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 278 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 273 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 272 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,083 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,645 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 37,865 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,664 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 49.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 71.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 12.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,053 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 33.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
Elizabethtown zip code is 62931.
County name: Hardin, County
fips: 17069
Ehlizabettaun, Элизабеттаун
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $354,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,812 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,405 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,331 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,158 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 183,997 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,294 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,003,479 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,739 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,024 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,888 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,184 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,729 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,066 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,247 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 743 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 163 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,827 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,645.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.52 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $246,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,537 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $526 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,260 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,467 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,850 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,811 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 182,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,427 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,898 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,906 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,381 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,692 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,433 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 790 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,504 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,933 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,269.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.67 |
Schools in Elizabethtown
College & universities near Elizabethtown, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elizabethtown, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Elizabethtown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Post Office | Elizabethtown (IL) | 62931 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Elizabethtown , Kentucky county seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 30,331 people.
- Elizabethtown , Pennsylvania borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a population of 11,494 people.
- Elizabethtown , North Carolina city in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 3,378 people.
- Elizabethtown , New York human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,093 people.
- Elizabethtown , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 540 people.
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rosiclare | 1,008 | City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States |
| Fairview | 459 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rock Creek | 317 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Cave-in-Rock | 278 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
