Elton, LA

Population
974
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
51 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$84,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$499/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,575
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Elton is a quiet rural community along Route 190 in southwestern Louisiana's Jefferson Davis Parish. It sits right between Kinder and Eunice, giving residents an easy drive to neighboring jobs, dining, and grocery runs while keeping a peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere at home. Jennings is about a half-hour drive south down Highway 26, making it simple to reach the parish seat and hop on Interstate 10.

Home to roughly a thousand people, Elton offers a close-knit environment where daily life revolves around local families and hometown pride. Kids attend Elton Elementary and Elton High School right in town, and the local library branch provides a steady gathering spot for readers and community programs. For anyone looking for affordable country living with quick highway access to surrounding towns, Elton delivers a calm, friendly home base.

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