Ekron is a tiny city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 169 people and two associated neighborhoods, Ekron is the 391st largest community in Kentucky. Ekron has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Ekron, where the median household income is $41,250.00.

A relatively large number of people in Ekron telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.00% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Overall, Ekron’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern.

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.

In Ekron, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 38.48 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small city, Ekron doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

In terms of college education, Ekron ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 3.64% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Ekron in 2022 was $23,779, 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 $95,116 for a family of four. However, Ekron contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Ekron also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 32.59% 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 Italian.

The most common language spoken in Ekron is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.