Living in Elliott, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elliott · Census data 2020–2024

Elliott has 681 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $58,045 (about the same as the Mississippi median), the median home value is $89,000, the median rent is $420/month.

Elliott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Elliott at a glance

Population
681
Median age
52.4State: 38.6
Median household income
$58,045State: $56,447
Median home value
$89,000State: $169,800
Median rent
$420/moState: $954
Homeowners
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
Average commute
17 min

Is Elliott a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 42.1%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Elliott

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elliott the median home value is $89,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $420 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $749 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Elliott$89,000
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Elliott$420
Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

Elliott median household income

The median household income in Elliott is $58,045 and the income per person is $23,082. 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Elliott$58,045
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Elliott: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
324
Owner-occupied
84.4%
Renter-occupied
15.6%
Vacant
11.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1999
Average household size
2.36

Elliott demographics

Population
681
Median age
52.4
Under 18
24.4%
65 and older
9.1%
Households
288
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black6.9%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elliott ›

Education in Elliott

3.4% of adults 25 and older in Elliott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Elliott3.4%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Elliott

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
17 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
93.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.3%

Elliott vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Elliott681$58,045$89,000$420
Duck Hill733$33,542$97,400$765
Grenada12,375$46,303$145,600$802
Winona4,183$31,932$123,000$728
North Carrollton538$15,263$117,500—
Carrollton389$85,000—$1,710
Coffeeville785$26,250$87,300$670
Kilmichael467$42,432$92,300$875
Big Creek124$64,583$88,600—

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Living in Elliott: FAQ

What is the median household income in Elliott, MS?

The median household income in Elliott is $58,045, about the same as the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Elliott?

The median home value in Elliott is $89,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

How much is rent in Elliott?

The median gross rent in Elliott is $420 per month.

Is Elliott, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 42.1%.

What is the median age in Elliott?

The median age in Elliott is 52.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Elliott?

The average commute to work in Elliott is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Elliott?

The unemployment rate in Elliott is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Elliott?

3.4% of adults in Elliott have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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