Elliott County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Elliott County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 7,336. It is the 112th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elliott County is 44.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elliott County is $40,074. This is 36% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 49% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.2%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $97,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Elliott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elliott County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

6.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.9%.