Ekron is a tiny city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 173 people and two associated neighborhoods, Ekron is the 391st largest community in Kentucky.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 12.35% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
The overall crime rate in Ekron is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Ekron is worth considering.
Ekron is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
In terms of college education, Ekron ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 2.48% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Ekron in 2022 was $19,635, which is lower middle income relative to Kentucky, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $78,540 for a family of four. Ekron also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 30.22% of its population below the federal poverty line.
The people who call Ekron home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ekron residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Ekron include Irish, German, English, European, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Ekron is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.