Elizabethtown
City in Hardin County, Kentucky
Elizabethtown is a city in Hardin County, Kentucky, with 31,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cecilia, 4.7 miles SW.
- 31,394residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 29.0 sq miland area · 75.2 km²
- 1,081 / sq mipopulation density
- 42701ZIP code
About Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is a city in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States, and its county seat. The population was 31,394 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Elizabethtown metropolitan area, which is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Madison, Kentucky-Indiana combined statistical area. The Elizabethtown metropolitan area had a population of 125,569 in 2020. Elizabethtown is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.
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Living in Elizabethtown
- Median household income
- $60,760
- Median home value
- $245,900
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Elizabethtown had 31,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elizabethtown at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.03 sq mi (75.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6987° N, 85.8767° W |
| ZIP code | 42701 |
| Official website | elizabethtownky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2124274 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elizabethtown
- Cecilia4.7 mi SW
- Rineyville5.8 mi NW
- Radcliff9.0 mi N
- Vine Grove9.8 mi NW
- Boston11.8 mi NE
- Sonora12.0 mi S
- Hodgenville12.5 mi SE
- Lebanon Junction12.7 mi NE
- Fort Knox14.2 mi N
- New Haven16.0 mi E
- Buffalo16.4 mi SE
- Upton16.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown
What county is Elizabethtown in?
Elizabethtown is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Elizabethtown, KY?
31,394 people lived in Elizabethtown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elizabethtown, KY?
The ZIP code of Elizabethtown is 42701.
What is the elevation of Elizabethtown?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elizabethtown?
Cecilia (4.7 mi), Rineyville (5.8 mi), Radcliff (9.0 mi), Vine Grove (9.8 mi), Boston (11.8 mi).
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