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Elliott

Mississippi · 681 residents · 4.53 sq mi
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With 681 people, Elliott is a city in Mississippi. The median age is 52.4, about 13 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 3% of adults. The poverty rate is 42.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $89,000, having risen by half since 2023.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $58,045, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Elliott

Among the 7 cities and towns in the Grenada area

  • 1st in household income$58,045
  • 6th in share with a bachelor's degree3.4%
  • 5th in home value$89,000
  • 7th in diversity score18.1

Its weight in Grenada County

Elliott's population equals 3.2% of Grenada County's. Its number of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher equals 0.5% of the county's. Its number of households without a car equals 8.4% of the county's.

Section 01

Population & growth

681
+6%since 2023
from 645 in 2023
2010 – 2024
150 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 143 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.4
−1%since 2023
from 52.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.53 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
4919051K2K2K201020202024Elliott
2024681
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(38)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412%(82)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.7%(25)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(84)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.8%(121)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6430.5%(208)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(51)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,045
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,595 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$23,082
−16%since 2023
from $27,475 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
42.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.364
+27%since 2023
from 0.286 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

$89,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$420
US average: $1,442
84.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
15.6% rent
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.36 people
+3%since 2023
from 2.29 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.5
+56%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(628)
Black1.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(628)
Black6.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
18
+180%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American36.6%(249)
Irish1.5%(10)
Section 05

Education

3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−2%since 2023
from 17.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
19.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
43.7%
US average: 74.6%
21.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
61.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
24.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
81.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.1%
US average: 95.5%
88.1%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(61)
Married40.4%(91)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.4%(73)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(81)
Married37.8%(127)
Widowed1.2%(4)
Divorced36.9%(124)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
34.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.1%
US average: 13.8%
10.7%
US average: 18.4%
33.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
16.9%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.1%(18)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.1%(18)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era71.9%(46)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 64 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Elliott, decade by decade

Elliott population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010990$39,082$118,1075.4%40.6
2020880$50,123$83,2676.5%48.8
2024681$58,045$89,0003.4%18.1

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliott, Mississippi?

Elliott, Mississippi has about 681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliott, Mississippi?

The typical household in Elliott, Mississippi earns about $58,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elliott, Mississippi expensive?

In Elliott, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Elliott, Mississippi?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elliott, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elliott, Mississippi?

About 42.1% of people in Elliott, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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