Population 7,307 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elliott County
Household size in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Elliott County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Kentucky as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.2, Elliott County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, as it has nationally. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only four are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Elliott County (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Elliott County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kentucky counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elliott County
Renters in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.3% of households in Elliott County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only seven of Kentucky's 120 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.4% of the housing in Elliott County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only four have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +6 |
Elliott County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $466 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $412 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $671 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $427 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$38 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Elliott County runs $427 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $38 a month since 2006–10, down 8%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Kentucky county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elliott County
Bachelor's degrees in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elliott County: 10.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of Kentucky's 120 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Elliott County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.8 points, as it has nationally. Elliott County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kentucky counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elliott County
| Period | Elliott County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elliott County runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elliott County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County | 2.67 | 46.2 | 13.5% | 18.3% | 21.4% | 1989 | $427 | 10.0% | 80.1% | 7.4% |
| Rowan County | 2.28 | 33.8 | 13.8% | 38.5% | 12.3% | 1989 | $807 | 26.5% | 85.0% | 5.5% |
| Lawrence County | 2.58 | 42.3 | 8.1% | 22.2% | 17.0% | 1989 | $758 | 15.6% | 81.5% | 8.1% |
| Bath County | 2.76 | 39.6 | 11.0% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 1986 | $592 | 12.2% | 82.1% | 2.5% |
| Wayne County | 2.48 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 21.4% | 14.8% | 1975 | $1,005 | 18.8% | 87.2% | 4.9% |
| Montgomery County | 2.58 | 39.9 | 9.7% | 31.7% | 11.6% | 1984 | $869 | 21.0% | 86.5% | 4.0% |
| Lincoln County | 2.64 | 44.8 | 10.9% | 25.5% | 19.8% | 1983 | $808 | 9.3% | 81.9% | 5.9% |
| Bourbon County | 2.54 | 42.0 | 11.2% | 36.3% | 10.2% | 1977 | $846 | 26.3% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Boone County | 2.67 | 45.0 | 10.1% | 18.7% | 22.2% | 1976 | $782 | 11.1% | 85.8% | 9.1% |
| Fayette County | 2.36 | 36.6 | 10.2% | 46.2% | 8.7% | 1982 | $1,309 | 47.5% | 92.3% | 5.6% |
| Scott County | 2.61 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 28.3% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,254 | 35.1% | 94.0% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Dickens County, TX · Sequatchie County, TN · Fayette County, AL · Falls Church City, VA · Douglas County, MO · Doniphan County, KS · Dolores County, CO · Doddridge County, WV · Dixon County, NE · Divide County, ND
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elliott County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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