Elk Creek
Census-designated place in Spencer County, Kentucky
Elk Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spencer County, Kentucky, with 1,986 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 666 ft (203 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taylorsville, 5.9 miles S.
- 1,986residents (2020 Census)
- 666 ftelevation · 203 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 343 / sq mipopulation density
- 40022ZIP code
About Elk Creek
Elk Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 1,986 as of the 2020 Census, up from 1,539 as of the 2010 census.
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Living in Elk Creek
- Median household income
- $144,100
- Median home value
- $405,000
- Median age
- 39.3
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Elk Creek had 1,986 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,986 |
|---|---|
| Density | 343 per sq mi (132 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Creek at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Spencer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,986 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.79 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1152° N, 85.3716° W |
| ZIP code | 40022 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2124328 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Creek
- Taylorsville5.9 mi S
- Simpsonville7.1 mi N
- Shelbyville9.8 mi NE
- Mount Washington11.2 mi SW
- Middletown11.9 mi NW
- Woodland Hills12.1 mi NW
- Jeffersontown12.4 mi NW
- Fairfield12.7 mi S
- Douglass Hills12.9 mi NW
- Heritage Creek13.0 mi W
- Forest Hills13.6 mi NW
- Blue Ridge Manor13.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elk Creek
What county is Elk Creek in?
Elk Creek is in Spencer County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Elk Creek, KY?
1,986 people lived in Elk Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk Creek, KY?
The ZIP code of Elk Creek is 40022.
What is the elevation of Elk Creek?
666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk Creek?
Taylorsville (5.9 mi), Simpsonville (7.1 mi), Shelbyville (9.8 mi), Mount Washington (11.2 mi), Middletown (11.9 mi).
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