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Ellston

Iowa · 21 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Ellston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−51%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15273849611990201020202024Ellston
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,100
+394%since 2000
from $10,345 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−21%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing77.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction77.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
78.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+63.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 29.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2012
from 60.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellston, Iowa?

Ellston, Iowa has about 28 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellston, Iowa?

The typical household in Ellston, Iowa earns about $69,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ellston, Iowa?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ellston, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellston, Iowa?

About 3.6% of people in Ellston, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellston, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellston, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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