Elliott County, KY

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Elliott County Overview

7,378
TOTAL POPULATION
4,229
MALE POPULATION
3,149
FEMALE POPULATION
134.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
74.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,242
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,241
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,469
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,412
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,008
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
32.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elliott County Area Codes

Race in Elliott County

The most populous races in Elliott County are White / Caucasian (7,080 | 96.0%), Black / African American (213 | 2.9%), and Two or more Races (76 | 1.0%).
Race in Elliott County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2132.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino700.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian7,08096.0%
Two or more Races761.0%
Some other Race90.1%
Total7,378100.0%

Ancestry in Elliott County

The most populous ancestries reported in Elliott County are American (2,695 | 36.5%), Irish (1,041 | 14.1%), English (771 | 10.4%), German (430 | 5.8%), and Scottish (149 | 2.0%), together accounting for 68.9% of all Elliott County residents.
Ancestry in Elliott County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African80.1%
American2,69536.5%
British130.2%
Cherokee140.2%
Dutch430.6%
Eastern European140.2%
English77110.4%
European260.4%
French1341.8%
German4305.8%
Irish1,04114.1%
Italian190.3%
Mexican50.1%
Polish580.8%
Puerto Rican300.4%
Romanian40.1%
Scotch-Irish811.1%
Scottish1492.0%
Subsaharan African80.1%
Swedish250.3%
Welsh560.8%
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Immigrants in Elliott County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elliott County came from Central America (5 | 0.1%), Latin America (5 | 0.1%), Mexico (5 | 0.1%), and Canada (4 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.3% of all Elliott County residents.
Immigrants in Elliott County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada40.1%
Central America50.1%
Latin America50.1%
Mexico50.1%
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Sex and Age in Elliott County

Sex and Age in Elliott County

The most populous age groups in Elliott County are 25 to 29 Years (411 | 9.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (257 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elliott County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years161 (3.8%)144 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years154 (3.6%)199 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years233 (5.5%)160 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years241 (5.7%)158 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years183 (4.3%)184 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years411 (9.7%)182 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years287 (6.8%)161 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years391 (9.2%)101 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years281 (6.6%)257 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years344 (8.1%)207 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years301 (7.1%)188 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years299 (7.1%)217 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years214 (5.1%)210 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years194 (4.6%)256 (8.1%)
70 to 74 Years250 (5.9%)169 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years187 (4.4%)165 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years72 (1.7%)94 (3.0%)
85 Years and over26 (0.6%)97 (3.1%)
Total4,229 (100.0%)3,149 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elliott County

Median Family Size in Elliott County

The median family size in Elliott County is 3.27 persons per family, with single female/mother families (262 | 17.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.99 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,205 | 79.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elliott County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,205 (79.1%)3.08
Single Male/Father57 (3.7%)3.88
Single Female/Mother262 (17.2%)3.99
Total Families1,524 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Elliott County

The median household size in Elliott County is 2.68 persons per household, with single male/father households (57 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.93 persons per household. non-family households (739 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elliott County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,205 (53.2%)3.10
Single Male/Father57 (2.5%)4.93
Single Female/Mother262 (11.6%)4.29
Non-family739 (32.7%)1.26
Total Households2,263 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elliott County

Out of a total of 2,263 households in Elliott County, 1,524 (67.3%) are family households, while 739 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 682, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 621.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elliott County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-621 (27.4%)
2-Person Households682 (30.1%)84 (3.7%)
3-Person Households605 (26.7%)34 (1.5%)
4-Person Households129 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households56 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households29 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,524 (67.3%)739 (32.7%)

Female Fertility in Elliott County

Fertility by Age in Elliott County

Average fertility rate in Elliott County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 140.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elliott County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years74 (100.0%)140.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total74 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elliott County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elliott County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Elliott County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elliott County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma66 (89.2%)148.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (10.8%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total74 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elliott County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elliott County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Elliott County

Income Overview in Elliott County

Per Capita Income in Elliott County is $17,242, while median incomes of families and households are $62,241 and $39,469 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,378$17,242
Median Family Income1,524$62,241
Mean Family Income1,524$62,150
Median Household Income2,263$39,469
Mean Household Income2,263$51,370
Income Deficit1,524$10,412
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,37821.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,37878.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,3780.43

Earnings by Sex in Elliott County

Average Earnings in Elliott County are $29,194, $31,118 for men and $24,326 for women, a difference of 21.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Elliott County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,235 (55.1%)$31,118
Female1,007 (44.9%)$24,326
Total2,242 (100.0%)$29,194

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elliott County

The most common earnings brackets in Elliott County are $2,499 or less for men (157 | 12.7%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (102 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elliott County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less157 (12.7%)53 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99963 (5.1%)38 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49923 (1.9%)68 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)50 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499111 (9.0%)4 (0.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99914 (1.1%)6 (0.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49924 (1.9%)49 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (0.6%)74 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (1.6%)87 (8.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99950 (4.1%)102 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999105 (8.5%)45 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999136 (11.0%)69 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99972 (5.8%)101 (10.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (1.3%)82 (8.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99941 (3.3%)69 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (0.7%)7 (0.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (1.3%)14 (1.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999118 (9.6%)86 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+155 (12.6%)3 (0.3%)
Total1,235 (100.0%)1,007 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elliott County

Average earnings in Elliott County are $38,321 for men and $32,647 for women, a difference of 14.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,958, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,156. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,105, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elliott County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,156$21,481
College or Associate's Degree$58,958$38,413
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$38,321$32,647

Family Income in Elliott County

Family Income Brackets in Elliott County

According to the Elliott County family income data, there are 367 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elliott County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000724.7%
$10,000 to $14,999795.2%
$15,000 to $24,99920313.3%
$25,000 to $34,99915410.1%
$35,000 to $49,99917511.5%
$50,000 to $74,99936724.1%
$75,000 to $99,99920713.6%
$100,000 to $149,99923515.4%
$150,000 to $199,999181.2%
$200,000+110.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elliott County

3-person families (626 | 41.1%) account for the highest median family income in Elliott County with $72,022 per family, while 3-person families (626 | 41.1%) have the highest median income of $24,007 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elliott County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families709 (46.5%)$39,194
3-Person Families626 (41.1%)$72,022
4-Person Families81 (5.3%)$59,375
5-Person Families93 (6.1%)$0
6-Person Families6 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (0.6%)$0
Total1,524 (100.0%)$62,241

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elliott County

The median family income in Elliott County is $62,241, with families comprising 3+ earners (44) having the highest median family income of $121,667, while families with no earners (513) have the lowest median family income of $23,479, accounting for 2.9% and 33.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elliott County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners513 (33.7%)$23,479
1 Earner468 (30.7%)$55,208
2 Earners499 (32.7%)$74,562
3+ Earners44 (2.9%)$121,667
Total1,524 (100.0%)$62,241

Household Income in Elliott County

Household Income Brackets in Elliott County

With 362 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Elliott County, accounting for 16.0% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (0.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elliott County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002089.2%
$10,000 to $14,99924410.8%
$15,000 to $24,99929012.8%
$25,000 to $34,99927412.1%
$35,000 to $49,99934915.4%
$50,000 to $74,99936216.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992229.8%
$100,000 to $149,99928512.6%
$150,000 to $199,999200.9%
$200,000+110.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elliott County

The median household income in Elliott County is $39,469, with the highest median household income of $71,408 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 508 households (22.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,398, with 853 households (37.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elliott County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (0.6%)$55,833
25 to 44 Years508 (22.5%)$71,408
45 to 64 Years888 (39.2%)$43,500
65+ Years853 (37.7%)$29,398
Total2,263 (100.0%)$39,469

Poverty in Elliott County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elliott County

With 23.0% poverty level for males and 26.3% for females among the residents of Elliott County, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 46 males (100.0%) and 36 females (85.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elliott County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (31.7%)14 (10.5%)
5 Years74 (85.1%)36 (85.7%)
6 to 11 Years87 (46.0%)68 (25.2%)
12 to 14 Years45 (40.5%)10 (32.3%)
15 Years46 (100.0%)20 (16.3%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (85.7%)
18 to 24 Years22 (7.3%)9 (4.9%)
25 to 34 Years10 (3.1%)61 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years84 (35.1%)104 (29.5%)
45 to 54 Years14 (3.3%)121 (30.6%)
55 to 64 Years129 (33.3%)169 (39.6%)
65 to 74 Years79 (20.1%)83 (19.5%)
75 Years and over42 (14.7%)84 (26.8%)
Total683 (23.0%)809 (26.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elliott County

According to the poverty statistics in Elliott County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elliott County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (68.3%)119 (89.5%)
5 Years13 (14.9%)6 (14.3%)
6 to 11 Years102 (54.0%)202 (74.8%)
12 to 14 Years66 (59.5%)21 (67.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)103 (83.7%)
16 and 17 Years24 (100.0%)5 (14.3%)
18 to 24 Years281 (92.7%)175 (95.1%)
25 to 34 Years312 (96.9%)282 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years155 (64.8%)248 (70.5%)
45 to 54 Years411 (96.7%)274 (69.4%)
55 to 64 Years259 (66.7%)258 (60.4%)
65 to 74 Years314 (79.9%)342 (80.5%)
75 Years and over243 (85.3%)229 (73.2%)
Total2,290 (77.0%)2,264 (73.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elliott County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elliott County show that 10.1% or 122 of the total 1,205 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 34.8%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.0%, which includes 26 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elliott County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children660 (88.2%)88 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children408 (94.0%)26 (6.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,083 (89.9%)122 (10.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elliott County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elliott County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (18.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)94 (56.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)119 (45.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elliott County

The poverty data for Elliott County shows that 122 of the married-couple family households (10.1%) and 119 of the single-parent households (37.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (34.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elliott County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children88 (11.8%)16 (18.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (6.0%)94 (42.5%)
3 or 4 Children8 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total122 (10.1%)119 (37.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Elliott County

Employment by Class of Employer in Elliott County

Among the 1,818 employed individuals in Elliott County, private company employees (1,021 | 56.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (293 | 16.1%), and state government employees (273 | 15.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elliott County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,02156.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)905.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)29316.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations784.3%
Local Government Employees633.5%
State Government Employees27315.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,818100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elliott County

According to the labor force statistics for Elliott County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,158), 32.6% or 2,008 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 120 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 70.8% or 260 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.1% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elliott County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years143 (62.2%)5 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Years260 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years333 (56.2%)29 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years166 (37.1%)45 (27.1%)
35 to 44 Years308 (29.9%)12 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years469 (45.1%)25 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years123 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years109 (25.7%)5 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years64 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over30 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (32.6%)120 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elliott County

According to labor force statistics for Elliott County, 37.2% of individuals (1,507) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,051) are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 116 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.3% or 409 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.8% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elliott County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School86 (10.8%)102 (12.8%)
High School Diploma652 (35.3%)212 (11.5%)
College / Associate Degree361 (37.4%)14 (1.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher409 (92.3%)27 (6.1%)
Total1,507 (37.2%)312 (7.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elliott County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elliott County are Health Diagnosing & Treating (219 | 11.6%), Management (155 | 8.2%), Community & Social Service (145 | 7.7%), Education Instruction & Library (101 | 5.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (61 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elliott County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elliott County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (99.1%), Health Technologists (96.3%), and Management (81.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elliott County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management29 (18.7%)126 (81.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 77 (53.1%)68 (46.9%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (21.4%)22 (78.6%)
Legal Services & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library55 (54.5%)46 (45.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (0.9%)217 (99.1%)
Health Technologists2 (3.7%)52 (96.3%)
Total (Category)169 (29.1%)411 (70.9%)
Total (Overall)1,031 (54.7%)853 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elliott County are Security & Protection (152 | 8.1%), Law Enforcement (80 | 4.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (72 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (29 | 1.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Elliott County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elliott County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (64.7%), Law Enforcement (50.0%), and Security & Protection (47.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (55.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elliott County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Security & Protection72 (47.4%)80 (52.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention32 (44.4%)40 (55.6%)
Law Enforcement40 (50.0%)40 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)96 (42.5%)130 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)1,031 (54.7%)853 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elliott County are Office & Administration (136 | 7.2%), and Sales & Related (79 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elliott County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elliott County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related51 (64.6%)28 (35.4%)
Office & Administration7 (5.1%)129 (94.9%)
Total (Category)58 (27.0%)157 (73.0%)
Total (Overall)1,031 (54.7%)853 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elliott County are Construction & Extraction (255 | 13.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (111 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (34 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elliott County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elliott County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction205 (80.4%)50 (19.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)350 (87.5%)50 (12.5%)
Total (Overall)1,031 (54.7%)853 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elliott County are Material Moving (227 | 12.0%), Production (158 | 8.4%), and Transportation (78 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elliott County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elliott County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production74 (46.8%)84 (53.2%)
Transportation78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving206 (90.7%)21 (9.2%)
Total (Category)358 (77.3%)105 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)1,031 (54.7%)853 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elliott County

Employment Industries in Elliott County

The major employment industries in Elliott County include Manufacturing (388 | 20.6%), Construction (278 | 14.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (263 | 14.0%), Public Administration (206 | 10.9%), and Educational Services (138 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Elliott County

Employment Industries by Sex in Elliott County

The Elliott County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (95.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elliott County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction228 (82.0%)50 (18.0%)
Manufacturing298 (76.8%)90 (23.2%)
Wholesale Trade8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade45 (44.6%)56 (55.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)
Utilities12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
Information0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
Professional & Scientific32 (91.4%)3 (8.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)
Educational Services102 (73.9%)36 (26.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (4.9%)250 (95.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Public Administration95 (46.1%)111 (53.9%)
Total1,031 (54.7%)853 (45.3%)

Education in Elliott County

School Enrollment in Elliott County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,088 students in Elliott County are middle school (354 | 32.5%), high school (250 | 23.0%), and college / undergraduate (212 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Elliott County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool383.5%
Kindergarten312.9%
Elementary School19718.1%
Middle School35432.5%
High School25023.0%
College / Undergraduate21219.5%
Graduate / Professional60.5%
Total1,088100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elliott County

Out of a total of 1,088 students who are enrolled in schools in Elliott County, 51 (4.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,037 (95.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26 (11.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elliott County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old202 (88.6%)26 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds378 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds205 (89.9%)23 (10.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
Total1,037 (95.3%)51 (4.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elliott County

Education (142 | 23.6%), business (109 | 18.1%), science & technology (106 | 17.6%), arts & humanities (99 | 16.5%), and social sciences (37 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 602 individuals in Elliott County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elliott County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics30.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural101.7%
Physical & Health Sciences233.8%
Psychology355.8%
Social Sciences376.1%
Engineering111.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10617.6%
Business10918.1%
Education14223.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts40.7%
Communications233.8%
Arts & Humanities9916.5%
Total602100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elliott County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elliott County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elliott County are males with 4 vehicles (273, accounting for 28.1%) and females with 4 vehicles (83, making up 32.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elliott County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle39 (4.0%)67 (7.9%)
1 Vehicle117 (12.0%)129 (15.3%)
2 Vehicles192 (19.7%)276 (32.7%)
3 Vehicles239 (24.6%)200 (23.7%)
4 Vehicles273 (28.1%)83 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles113 (11.6%)90 (10.6%)
Total973 (100.0%)845 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elliott County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elliott County are 30 to 34 minutes (299 commuters, 17.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (217 commuters, 12.9%), and 90 or more minutes (172 commuters, 10.2%).
Commute Time in Elliott County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes613.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1619.6%
10 to 14 Minutes663.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1498.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1569.3%
25 to 29 Minutes452.7%
30 to 34 Minutes29917.8%
35 to 39 Minutes955.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1066.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1529.0%
60 to 89 Minutes21712.9%
90 or more Minutes17210.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Elliott County

The most common commute times in Elliott County are 30 to 34 minutes (206 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (125 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elliott County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (2.7%)35 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes54 (5.6%)107 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (0.8%)58 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes39 (4.1%)110 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes114 (11.9%)42 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (2.4%)22 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes206 (21.5%)93 (12.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes89 (9.3%)6 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (1.9%)88 (12.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes121 (12.6%)31 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes92 (9.6%)125 (17.3%)
90 or more Minutes167 (17.4%)5 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elliott County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elliott County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (231, 24.1%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (114, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elliott County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM77 (8.1%)114 (15.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM82 (8.6%)22 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM91 (9.5%)35 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM90 (9.4%)78 (10.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)59 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM231 (24.1%)93 (12.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM108 (11.3%)2 (0.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM68 (7.1%)99 (13.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (0.2%)14 (1.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM25 (2.6%)78 (10.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM81 (8.5%)87 (12.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM77 (8.1%)35 (4.9%)
Total957 (100.0%)722 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elliott County

Occupancy by Ownership in Elliott County

Of the total 2,263 dwellings in Elliott County, owner-occupied units account for 1,735 (76.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 528 (23.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elliott County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,73576.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52823.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,263100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elliott County

Occupancy by Household Size in Elliott County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household62127.4%
2-Person Household76633.9%
3-Person Household63928.2%
4+ Person Household23710.5%
Total Housing Units2,263100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elliott County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elliott County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household391 (63.0%)230 (37.0%)
2-Person Household666 (87.0%)100 (13.1%)
3-Person Household543 (85.0%)96 (15.0%)
4+ Person Household135 (57.0%)102 (43.0%)
Total Housing Units1,735 (76.7%)528 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elliott County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elliott County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School444 (70.7%)184 (29.3%)
High School Diploma677 (81.4%)155 (18.6%)
College/Associate Degree320 (70.8%)132 (29.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher294 (83.8%)57 (16.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elliott County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elliott County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2259.9%
35 to 44 Years29713.1%
45 to 54 Years42218.6%
55 to 64 Years46620.6%
65 to 74 Years46820.7%
75 to 84 Years32914.5%
85 Years and Over562.5%
Total2,263100.0%

Housing Finances in Elliott County

Median Income by Occupancy in Elliott County

Median Income by Occupancy in Elliott County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,735 (76.7%)$45,433
Renter-Occupied528 (23.3%)$14,314
Average2,263 (100.0%)$39,469

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elliott County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elliott County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00057 (3.3%)124 (23.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (0.7%)14 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999104 (6.0%)140 (26.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999157 (9.0%)5 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999105 (6.0%)22 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999252 (14.5%)21 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999303 (17.5%)45 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999348 (20.1%)15 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999103 (5.9%)119 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999262 (15.1%)23 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more31 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elliott County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elliott County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300364 (21.0%)55 (10.4%)
$300 to $499490 (28.2%)95 (18.0%)
$500 to $799263 (15.2%)55 (10.4%)
$800 to $999125 (7.2%)63 (11.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499341 (19.7%)102 (19.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99942 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499105 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elliott County

Housing Structures in Elliott County

Housing Structures in Elliott County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,34959.6%
Single Unit, Attached120.5%
2 Unit Apartments30.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments311.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments361.6%
10 or more Apartments371.6%
Mobile Home / Other79535.1%
Total2,263100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elliott County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elliott County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,130 (83.8%)219 (16.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other602 (75.7%)193 (24.3%)
Total1,735 (76.7%)528 (23.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elliott County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elliott County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room21 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms17 (1.0%)71 (13.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms569 (32.8%)335 (63.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms710 (40.9%)67 (12.7%)
8 or more Rooms418 (24.1%)55 (10.4%)
Total1,735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elliott County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elliott County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas37 (2.1%)30 (5.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas467 (26.9%)150 (28.4%)
Electricity884 (50.9%)221 (41.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke88 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels259 (14.9%)126 (23.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elliott County

Household Vehicle Usage in Elliott County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle81 (4.7%)75 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle547 (31.5%)284 (53.8%)
2 Vehicles575 (33.1%)130 (24.6%)
3 or more Vehicles532 (30.7%)39 (7.4%)
Total1,735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elliott County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elliott County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,060675
Median Property Value$69,900$130,800
Median Household Income$36,400$26
Monthly Housing Costs$352$2
Real Estate Taxes$388$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elliott County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elliott County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000425 (40.1%)85 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999256 (24.1%)197 (29.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999344 (32.5%)313 (46.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99914 (1.3%)69 (10.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more21 (2.0%)2 (0.3%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elliott County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elliott County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00062 (5.9%)7 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999259 (24.4%)8 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999195 (18.4%)107 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999244 (23.0%)57 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999130 (12.3%)59 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (5.1%)218 (32.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999111 (10.5%)49 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more5 (0.5%)151 (22.4%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elliott County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elliott County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x563 (53.1%)71,654 (10,615.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x112 (10.6%)309 (45.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x66 (6.2%)140 (20.7%)
4.0x or more302 (28.5%)66 (9.8%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elliott County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elliott County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800654 (61.7%)8 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,499103 (9.7%)278 (41.2%)
$800 to $1,49942 (4.0%)203 (30.1%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elliott County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elliott County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elliott County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years844 (94.4%)50 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years367 (80.8%)87 (19.2%)
26 to 34 Years568 (87.5%)81 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years505 (85.5%)86 (14.5%)
45 to 54 Years707 (86.2%)113 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years737 (90.4%)78 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years818 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older598 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,578 (91.8%)495 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elliott County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elliott County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen844 (94.4%)50 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen367 (80.8%)87 (19.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elliott County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elliott County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,490 (97.9%)32 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,510 (88.2%)201 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999892 (99.3%)6 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999528 (88.3%)70 (11.7%)
$100,000 and over1,158 (86.2%)186 (13.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elliott County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elliott County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6281 (64.7%)153 (35.2%)
6 to 18 Years573 (64.1%)338 (37.8%)
19 to 25 Years206 (45.4%)161 (35.5%)
25 to 34 Years217 (33.4%)361 (55.6%)
35 to 44 Years215 (36.4%)290 (49.1%)
45 to 54 Years318 (38.8%)418 (51.0%)
55 to 64 Years522 (64.0%)297 (36.4%)
65 to 74 Years804 (98.3%)294 (35.9%)
75 Years and over598 (100.0%)291 (48.7%)
Total3,734 (61.5%)2,603 (42.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elliott County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elliott County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years67 (14.7%)95 (18.4%)
18 to 34 Years157 (25.1%)61 (11.6%)
35 to 64 Years304 (28.9%)363 (30.9%)
65 to 74 Years116 (29.5%)191 (44.9%)
75 Years and over176 (61.8%)135 (43.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elliott County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elliott County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years57 (9.1%)21 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (6.4%)7 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years27 (6.9%)48 (11.3%)
75 Years and over131 (46.0%)52 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elliott County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.8%)1 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years37 (3.5%)33 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years33 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over41 (14.4%)9 (2.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elliott County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (14.0%)95 (18.4%)
18 to 34 Years87 (13.9%)40 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years157 (14.9%)165 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years22 (5.6%)17 (4.0%)
75 Years and over83 (29.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elliott County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years118 (18.9%)21 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years214 (20.3%)294 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years68 (17.3%)122 (28.7%)
75 Years and over107 (37.5%)78 (24.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elliott County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years57 (9.1%)20 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years47 (4.5%)45 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (1.5%)16 (3.8%)
75 Years and over8 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Elliott County

Computing Device Access in Elliott County

Computing Device Access in Elliott County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,26255.8%
Smartphone1,73576.7%
Tablet1,17351.8%
No Computing Device36316.0%
Total2,263100.0%

Internet Access in Elliott County

Internet Access in Elliott County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,45764.4%
Cellular Data Only2049.0%
Satellite Internet753.3%
No Internet57225.3%
Total2,263100.0%

Elliott County Summary

Elliott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,852, making it the second-least populous county in Kentucky. The county seat is Sandy Hook. The county was formed in 1869 from parts of Morgan, Lawrence, and Carter counties and is named for John Milton Elliott, a Kentucky legislator.

History

Elliott County was formed in 1869 from parts of Morgan, Lawrence, and Carter counties. It was named for John Milton Elliott, a Kentucky legislator. The county was originally part of Floyd County, which was created in 1799. In 1821, Morgan County was formed from parts of Floyd and Carter counties, and in 1822, Lawrence County was formed from parts of Floyd and Carter counties. In 1869, Elliott County was formed from parts of Morgan, Lawrence, and Carter counties.
The first settlers in the area were mostly of English and Scottish descent. The first county seat was at Willard, but it was moved to Sandy Hook in 1872. The county was largely rural and agricultural until the 1950s, when the coal industry began to expand in the area.

Geography

Elliott County is located in northeastern Kentucky, along the border with West Virginia. It is bordered by Carter County to the north, Lawrence County to the east, Morgan County to the south, and Boyd County to the west. The county has a total area of 246 square miles, of which 245 square miles is land and 1 square mile (0.4%) is water.
The county is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is mostly hilly and forested. The highest point in the county is located at the summit of Big Sandy Mountain, which has an elevation of 2,845 feet. The county is drained by the Big Sandy River, which forms the western border of the county.

Economy

Elliott County is largely rural and agricultural. The county's economy is largely based on farming, forestry, and coal mining. The county is home to several small businesses, including a sawmill, a furniture factory, and a coal mine.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Elliott County Historical Museum, the Elliott County Fairgrounds, and the Elliott County Nature Preserve.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 7,852 people, 3,093 households, and 2,097 families living in the county. The population density was 32.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,944, and the median income for a family was $31,944. The per capita income for the county was $14,845. About 19.2% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elliott County?
Total Population of Elliott County is 7,378.
What is the Total Male Population of Elliott County?
Total Male Population of Elliott County is 4,229.
What is the Total Female Population of Elliott County?
Total Female Population of Elliott County is 3,149.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elliott County?
There are 134.30 Males per 100 Females in Elliott County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elliott County?
There are 74.46 Females per 100 Males in Elliott County.
What is the Median Population Age in Elliott County?
Median Population Age in Elliott County is 43.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elliott County
Average Family Size in Elliott County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elliott County
Average Household Size in Elliott County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elliott County?
Per Capita income in Elliott County is $17,242.
What is the Median Family Income in Elliott County?
Median Family Income in Elliott County is $62,241.
What is the Median Household income in Elliott County?
Median Household Income in Elliott County is $39,469.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elliott County?
Income or Wage Gap in Elliott County is 21.8%.
Women in Elliott County earn 78.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Elliott County?
Family Income Deficit in Elliott County is $10,412.
Families that are below poverty line in Elliott County earn $10,412 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elliott County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elliott County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elliott County?
There are 2,008 People in the Labor Forcein in Elliott County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elliott County?
32.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Elliott County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elliott County?
Unemployment Rate in Elliott County is 6.0%.