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Elliott, Mississippi

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Population in 2010: 990.
Males: 454  (45.9%)
Females: 536  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

53.3 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38901.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,515
Elliott:

$45,515
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,976

Elliott CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,008
Elliott:

$140,008
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $76,063; detached houses: $112,159; mobile homes: $36,854
March 2022 cost of living index in Elliott: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.0%
(47.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Elliott, MS (2022)
    • 48277.1%White alone
    • 13221.1%Black alone
    • 20.3%American Indian alone

Races in Elliott detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (33.7%), African (17.6%), European (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 228 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (97.9 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (100.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (411.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Duck Hill, MS (2.0 miles ),
Grenada, MS (2.7 miles ),
Winona, MS (3.7 miles ),
Holcomb, MS (3.8 miles ),
North Carrollton, MS (3.9 miles ),
Carrollton, MS (4.0 miles ),
Kilmichael, MS (4.4 miles ),
Coffeeville, MS (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.68 N, Longitude: 89.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Elliott, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elliott, MS in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 55.9. This is better than average.

City:

55.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Elliott-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.8 miles away from the Elliott place center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/24/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the place center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elliott-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 271% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 139.1 miles away from Elliott center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 145.1 miles away from Elliott center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 199.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 109.9 miles away from Elliott center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 173.9 miles away from Elliott center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grenada County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Floods: 7, Freezes: 3, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Elliott:

  • RCG GRENADA (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; GRENADA, MS)
  • GRANDVIEW NH (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GRENADA, MS)
  • GRENADA LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GRENADA, MS)
  • FAITH HOSIPCE OF MISSISSIPPI (Hospital, about 12 miles away; GRENADA, MS)
  • TYLER HOLMES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; WINONA, MS)
  • WINONA MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WINONA, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elliott:

  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 37 miles; Itta Bena, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 47 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • University of Mississippi (about 49 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Holmes Community College (about 51 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • Delta State University (about 57 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Mississippi State University (about 58 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 62 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)

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Notable location: Elliott Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Elliott include: Elliott Church of Christ (A), Elliott Baptist Church (B), Elliot Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Bogue (A), Bolton Branch (B), Bogue Creek (C), Little Bogue (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Grenada County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.7%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Elliott:

Marital status in Elliott, MS
  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 31.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 38.5%

For population 25 years and over in Elliott:

  • High school or higher: 58.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elliott, MS (based on Grenada County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,94640
Black Protestant1,90213
Mainline Protestant1,54610
Catholic3601
Other12
None7,151-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Grenada County:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Grenada County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Grenada County:

8.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Grenada County:

13.3%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.9%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.8%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Elliott:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYKC (1400 AM; 1 kW; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WONA (1570 AM; 1 kW; WINONA, MS)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elliott:

  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WONA-FM (95.1 FM; WINONA, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAUM (91.9 FM; DUCK HILL, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • WOHT (92.3 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CENTURY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAB-FM (89.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTGY (95.7 FM; CHARLESTON, MS; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elliott:

  • W30BY (Channel 30; GRENADA, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W13CS (Channel 13; GRENADA, MS; Owner: DEWEY SANFORD)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • W36BT (Channel 36; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Elliott fatal accident list:

Jun 7, 2013 06:56 AM, Cr-Murff Drive, Lat: 33.699797, Lon: -89.761031, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 22, 2009 04:11 PM, Bolton Hill Rd, Lat: 33.684103, Lon: -89.759117, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 3, 2000 07:08 PM, Camp Mccain Rd, Lat: 33.691111, Lon: -89.757153, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 40Number of bridges
  • 453ft / 138mTotal length
  • $3,830,635,000Total costs
  • 99,115Total average daily traffic
  • 16,438Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Elliott, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 151960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 151990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elliott, MS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 33.680778 Lon: -89.740250, Call Sign: WQIQ656,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.200 MHz, 461.350 MHz, 462.200 MHz, 463.337 MHz, 463.825 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/2008, Expiration Date: 04/15/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/21/2012, Certifier: Claressia Leaks, Registrant: Steptoe & Johnson LLP, 1330 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 429-6417, Fax: (202) 261-7510, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elliott, MS
  • 56.9%Electricity
  • 26.8%Utility gas
  • 16.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elliott, MS
  • 100.0%Electricity


Elliott compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Elliott on our top lists:

  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
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