Elliott County, Kentucky

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,336

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    Elliott County is a small rural county in Kentucky with a population of 7,336. The median household income is $40,074, 38% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.2%, median home value is $97,400, and 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 74% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    7,336

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2712 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $40,074

    Household

    Rank #3054 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $97,400

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2968 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    6.2%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #3218 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    42.5%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    0.1%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    1.4%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    5.7%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Kentucky
    $55,909
    Elliott County
    $40,074

    28% below Kentucky avg·38% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Kentucky
    19.1%
    Elliott County
    27.2%

    42% below Kentucky avg·81% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Kentucky
    53.4%
    Elliott County
    32.9%

    38% below Kentucky avg·43% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $18,287

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    27.2%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    32.9%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Kentucky
    $150,167
    Elliott County
    $97,400

    35% below Kentucky avg·53% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Kentucky
    $771
    Elliott County
    $427

    45% below Kentucky avg·54% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Kentucky
    73.4%
    Elliott County
    83.3%

    14% above Kentucky avg·14% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Kentucky
    22.0%
    Elliott County
    27.1%

    23% below Kentucky avg·15% below national avg

    Housing Units

    3,065

    Households

    2,289

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.7

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,102

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    76.7%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Kentucky
    18.5%
    Elliott County
    6.2%

    66% below Kentucky avg·74% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Kentucky
    85.2%
    Elliott County
    74.9%

    12% below Kentucky avg·15% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    20.2%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    9.8%

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