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Ellenton

Georgia · 220 residents (2025 est.) · 0.791 sq mi
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Ellenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,795. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−21%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.6
−38%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:220 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
851542222903591990201020202024Ellenton
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,795
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,537
+39%since 2000
from $11,924 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−9%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$895
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ellenton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(227)
Black13.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.6%(156)
Diversity Score
59
−4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.3%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+58.0 ptssince 2017
from 26.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.5%
+32.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellenton, Georgia?

Ellenton, Georgia has about 267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellenton, Georgia?

The typical household in Ellenton, Georgia earns about $55,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellenton, Georgia expensive?

In Ellenton, Georgia, the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Ellenton, Georgia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ellenton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellenton, Georgia?

About 28.1% of people in Ellenton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellenton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellenton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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