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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Elliott County

Kentucky · 6,748 residents · 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 $21,014. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,700. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,748
+5%since 1990
from 6,455 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+17%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Elliott County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,014
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,890 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,067
+77%since 1990
from $6,823 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
−12.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$232
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $191 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
17.7% rent
2.1
−7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(6,439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(102)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(6,655)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(105)
2
−1%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.6%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 35.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliott County, Kentucky?

Elliott County, Kentucky has about 6,748 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elliott County, Kentucky earns about $21,014 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 $43,700, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Elliott County, Kentucky?

About 7.8% 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 25.9% 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 293 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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