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Ellston

Iowa · 43 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Ellston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,909. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $22,500. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15273849611990201020202024Ellston
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,909
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,879
+24%since 2000
from $10,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−64.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.9
+112%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(42)
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
7.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellston, Iowa?

Ellston, Iowa has about 43 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellston, Iowa?

The typical household in Ellston, Iowa earns about $25,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellston, Iowa expensive?

In Ellston, Iowa, the median home is worth about $22,500.

How educated are people in Ellston, Iowa?

About 7.5% 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 44.4% 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 13 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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