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Elton, LA


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Elton, Louisiana

Elton, Louisiana, in Jefferson Davis county, is 35 miles NE of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 160 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 1,261.

The People and Families of Elton

In Elton, about 53% of adults are married. Elton is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elton had a median family income of $28,359.

Elton Housing

In Elton, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Elton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyElton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Elton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Elton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Elton, LA

Comparing Elton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime13
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