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Ellston

Iowa · 19 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Ellston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,250. Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value is $19,200. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19
−67%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+57%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15273849611990201020202024Ellston
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,530
+272%since 2000
from $10,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
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
27.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.6%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 29.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−64.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
18.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
81.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellston, Iowa?

Ellston, Iowa has about 19 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellston, Iowa?

The typical household in Ellston, Iowa earns about $55,250 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 $19,200.

How educated are people in Ellston, Iowa?

About 27.0% 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 10.8% 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 37 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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