CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Elliott County

Kentucky · 7,852 residents · 234.321 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Elliott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,097. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,100. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
7,852
+16%since 2000
from 6,748 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Elliott County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,097
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,072
+8%since 2000
from $12,067 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−50.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score1.6%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(7,473)
Black3.3%(262)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(62)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.1%(10)
Diversity Score10.4%(820)
Diversity Score
10
+570%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Elliott County

Clinch County
Pop 6,847
Searcy County
Pop 7,848
Newton County
Pop 7,026
Wilkinson County
Pop 8,650
Places similar to Elliott County
Head to head

Compare Elliott County to nearby counties

ELLIOTT COUNTY VS
Carter County
Income$51,235+132%
Home value$132,800+101%
Population26,149+260%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ELLIOTT COUNTY VS
Morgan County
Income$47,913+117%
Home value$118,200+79%
Population14,415+98%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ELLIOTT COUNTY VS
Rowan County
Income$54,321+146%
Home value$161,800+145%
Population24,476+237%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ELLIOTT COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$46,772+112%
Home value$111,700+69%
Population15,765+117%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliott County, Kentucky?

Elliott County, Kentucky has about 7,852 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elliott County, Kentucky earns about $22,097 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Elliott County, Kentucky?

About 7.1% 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 36.5% 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 1,397 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

3 census tracts
Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9202
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 41171ZIP 41149
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →