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Elton

Louisiana · 1,128 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Elton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,538. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,800. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,128
−11%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8079721K1K1K1990201020202024Elton
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,538
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,384 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,031
+22%since 2000
from $10,713 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+65%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(625)
Black37.7%(425)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(27)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other13.8%(156)
Diversity Score76.4%(861)
Diversity Score
76
+23%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elton, Louisiana?

Elton, Louisiana has about 1,128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Elton, Louisiana earns about $21,538 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 $57,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Elton, Louisiana?

About 13.8% 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 34.6% 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 149 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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