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Elton

Louisiana · 974 residents (2025 est.) · 1.661 sq mi
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Elton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,575. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,900. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
−32%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
519 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.9
+68%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:974 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8079721K1K1K1990201020202024Elton
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,575
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,384 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,900
+114%since 2000
from $10,713 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−5%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(700)
Black38.9%(491)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(784)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(425)
Black45.1%(389)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(48)
Diversity Score68.8%(593)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−15%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 39.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elton, Louisiana?

Elton, Louisiana has about 862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Elton, Louisiana earns about $37,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elton, Louisiana expensive?

In Elton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Elton, Louisiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elton, Louisiana?

About 27.3% of people in Elton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Elton, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 415 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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