Elton, Louisiana
Town · Population 980 · #159 in Louisiana
About Elton
Elton is a tiny community in western Louisiana, home to 980 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Elton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 590 residents per square mile.
📰 Elton News Today
- Elton mayor, police chief positions take pay cuts as town works to dig out of debt KATC · Jul 9
- Louise Maxine McClelland Obituary Feb 20, 2026 Miguez Funeral Home · Feb 20
- Elton running back Makelin Lemoine voted the Louisiana High School Sports Illustrated Class 1A Player of the Year KPLC 7 News · Jan 29
- Elton man dies in single-vehicle crash in Jeff Davis Parish KADN News 15 · Apr 6
- Elton (LA) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Feb 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elton Unique
- The only place in America named Elton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Elton
- Elton Elementary School
- Elton High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)980
Rank in state#159 of 304
Land area1.66 sq mi
Density590/sq mi
Coordinates30.4812, -92.6976