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Elliston

Virginia · 952 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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Elliston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,045. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $255,300. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

952
−9%since 2023
from 1,041 in 2023
2010 – 2024
872 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 953 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.1
+2%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6678621K1K1K201020202024Elliston
2024952
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,045
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,863
+1%since 2023
from $34,451 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
40.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.420
−9%since 2023
from 0.464 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$255,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$920
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $913 in 2023
US average: $1,442
53.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
46.6% rent
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(464)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(403)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(581)
61
−1%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+13%since 2023
from 18.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% 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%
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
58.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
39.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Elliston, Virginia?

Elliston, Virginia has about 952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliston, Virginia?

The typical household in Elliston, Virginia earns about $47,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elliston, Virginia expensive?

In Elliston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $255,300, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Elliston, Virginia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elliston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elliston, Virginia?

About 40.7% of people in Elliston, Virginia 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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