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Elliott County

Kentucky · 7,265 residents (2025 est.) · 234.321 sq mi
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Elliott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $123,500. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,307
+8%since 2000
from 6,748 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 35 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+19%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Elliott County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(263)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(430)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(318)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(529)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(278)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(844)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.6%(1,141)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(990)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(941)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(893)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(559)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(121)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,776
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,014 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,178
+76%since 2000
from $12,067 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−10%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Elliott County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(6,655)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,761)
Black3.4%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(171)
Diversity Score
18
+77%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
36
−20%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.3%(96)
Mexican0.2%(13)
Panamanian0.1%(8)
Ancestry
American24.4%(1,785)
Irish11.3%(827)
English10.8%(786)
German4.6%(335)
Scottish1.8%(134)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(52)
French0.7%(49)
Italian0.5%(38)
Welsh0.3%(23)
British0.3%(19)
Dutch0.3%(19)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.2%(16)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Romanian0.1%(7)
Polish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(1,241)
Married47%(1,728)
Widowed1.9%(69)
Divorced17.4%(641)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(491)
Married49.7%(1,300)
Widowed15.9%(417)
Divorced15.6%(409)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliott County, Kentucky?

Elliott County, Kentucky has about 7,307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliott County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Elliott County, Kentucky earns about $45,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elliott County, Kentucky expensive?

In Elliott County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $123,500, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Elliott County, Kentucky?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elliott County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elliott County, Kentucky?

About 25.1% of people in Elliott County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elliott County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Elliott County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 852 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9202
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 41171ZIP 41149
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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