Elton, LA is a small rural town located in Beauregard Parish. With a population of 1,377 and a population density of 690 people per square mile, Elton is a close-knit community with plenty of opportunities to get involved. Some local businesses include ‘Earl’s Meat Market’ which offers premium meats and seafood, ‘Pawpaw’s Café’ which serves delicious down home cooking, and the ‘J & B Pawn Shop’ for all your pawn needs. For outdoor activities Elton is surrounded by nature perfect for hunting, fishing, camping, or kayaking. The Beauregard Parish Library also provides year-round events like story time for kids, author readings and book clubs. If sports are more your thing then take in some Eastwood High School football as they compete in district championship games each year. No matter what you are looking for there is something for everyone in Elton!
The population in Elton is 1,377. There are 838 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elton is 45.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elton
- 43.8% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 15.0% are married with children
- 20.5% have children, but are single
Race in Elton
- 48.8% are White
- 40.5% are Black
- 3.8% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander