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Elliston

Virginia · 855 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 205 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $176,800. The poverty rate of 54.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
855
−19%since 2019
from 1,060 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
783 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 971 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+51%since 2019
from 24.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6678621K1K1K201020202024Elliston
2024952
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,530
+25%since 2019
from $19,569 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
15.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(188)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.5%(387)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(625)
Black3.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(163)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.5%(406)
Diversity Score
47
+30%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−2%since 2019
from 16.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.7% in 2019
Foreign born
9.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliston, Virginia?

Elliston, Virginia has about 855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Elliston, Virginia expensive?

In Elliston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $176,800, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Elliston, Virginia?

About 3.6% 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 54.4% 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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