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Elliston

Virginia · 902 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 $36,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $125,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
902
−3%vs 2011
vs 928 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
826 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 850 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+18%vs 2011
vs 33.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,477
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,114 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,982
−5%vs 2011
vs $16,788 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.390 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−38.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.0% in 2011
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−6%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(856)
Black7.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.9%(166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(769)
Black3.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(92)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(285)
Diversity Score
32
+76%vs 2011
vs 18 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 21.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
Female
62.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.6% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliston, Virginia?

Elliston, Virginia has about 902 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliston, Virginia?

The typical household in Elliston, Virginia earns about $36,477 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 $125,800.

How educated are people in Elliston, Virginia?

About 6.1% 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 14.6% of people in Elliston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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