Elkton is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States.

[7] Some of Elkton's population also have Minnesota addresses since the city is located so close to the state line.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 square miles (4.01 km2), all land.

There were 324 housing units at an average density of 209.0 per square mile (80.7/km2).

28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 677 people, 267 households, and 185 families residing in the city.

27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In 2010 the Girls Basketball team won the Class A State Tournament.