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Elliott County, Kentucky
Elliott County, Kentucky. Elliott County had 7,265 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 21063.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,265
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,354 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,307
Median household income
$45,776
±$9,791 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$123,500
±$31,734 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$432
±$64 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Elliott County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,354 residents in Elliott County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,265 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,307 over 234 square miles of land.
| Measure | Elliott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,307 | 4,534,824 | −203 |
| Households | 2,440±159 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.16 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,052±17 | 2,023,116 | −396 |
Elliott County's population since 2000
From 6,748 in 2000 to 7,265 in 2025: up 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Elliott County?
Elliott County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Sandy Hook with 627 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sandy HookGEOID 2168556 | 641 | not published |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elliott County?
The median resident of Elliott County is 43.9 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.4%.
| Measure | Elliott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9±0.6 | 39.1 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±1.0 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5%±0.2 pts | 81.5% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.5%±3.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±3.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8%±3.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.7%±2.8 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elliott County earn?
Half of Elliott County's 2,440 households earn less than $45,776 a year (±$9,791), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $39,759 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elliott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,776±$9,791 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,526±$5,470 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,178±$2,286 | $35,821 | +$4,126 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.1%±6.0 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 42.7%±15.5 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.1%±6.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4%±4.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elliott County?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Elliott County's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,500 by its owner (±$31,734). The median renter pays $432 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elliott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,500±$31,734 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $432±$64 | $967 | −$374 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±20.6 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,262±$230 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7%±5.0 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,052±17 | 2,023,116 | −396 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5%±5.8 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.8%±5.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±3.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Elliott County get to work?
81.2% of Elliott County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Elliott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.5%±3.8 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±3.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2%±8.9 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±7.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±4.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.0 min±8.3 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Elliott County's census tracts?
Elliott County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,390 (Tract 9201.02) to $54,500 (Tract 9202).
| Tract 9201.0121063920101 | 2,876±389 | $50,699 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0221063920102 | 2,335±337 | $34,390 |
| Tract 920221063920200 | 2,096±402 | $54,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Elliott County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 112th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 87th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th of 120 |
| Median household income | 92nd of 120 |
| Median home value | 85th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 120th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 117th of 120 |
| Median age | 15th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elliott County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.