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Elton, LA
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
Population
862
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
0
Elton and its ZIP codes
Elton at a glance
- Elton is about 4.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,575 a year, 38% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,900 (61% below Louisiana) and median rent is $499 a month.
Local data for Elton, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elton, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,575
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$84,900
Median rent
$499/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
58.9
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (156), Irish Americans (36), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Davis Parish. PPP loans are for Elton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
7,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
How people get to work
Elton, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
210
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
862
7.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Elton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BasileTown | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| OberlinTown | 8.9 mi | 4.4 |
| KinderTown | 9.1 mi | 5.5 |
| FentonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| IotaTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| EuniceCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| JenningsCity | 18 mi | 10.6 |
| WelshTown | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| MamouTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| ReevesVillage | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| ReddellCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| MermentauVillage | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| ChataignierVillage | 24 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elton, LA in?
- Elton is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Elton, LA?
- About 862 people live in Elton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elton?
- Nearby places include Basile (5.8 mi), Oberlin (8.9 mi), Kinder (9.1 mi), Fenton (15 mi), Iota (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023