Elliott County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Elliott County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 7,307. It is the 112th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elliott County is 43.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elliott County is $45,776. This is 28% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%. This is 56% 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 6.5%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $123,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Elliott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elliott County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

8.7% 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 69% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Elliott County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.