The Elton, LA employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Elton is $15,808, which is 38% lower than than the Louisiana average and 47% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $30,647, which is 33% lower than than the Louisiana average and 45% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Elton is 6%, which is 36% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Elton is 20% which is 33% higher than than the national average.