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Elton

Louisiana · 992 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Elton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 269 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
−21%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8079721K1K1K1990201020202024Elton
2024862
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,750
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,988
+143%since 2000
from $10,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(493)
Black37.2%(369)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other7.8%(77)
Diversity Score73.9%(733)
Diversity Score
74
+19%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elton, Louisiana?

Elton, Louisiana has about 992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Elton, Louisiana earns about $56,750 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 $83,100.

How educated are people in Elton, Louisiana?

About 13.5% 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 5.4% 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 285 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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