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Elk Creek CDP, KY

ZIP 40071 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 40071

40071 has a population of 16,702 with a median age of 42.6 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
14.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.4%-33% vs US avg
x
High school
37.1%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.9%+144% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.4%+907% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 40071

Poverty Rate
7.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.9%+144% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.4%+907% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,702
Median age42.6
Poverty rate7.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.0%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born33.9%