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Ellsworth

Iowa · 508 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Ellsworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
508
−4%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+10%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4445015586156721990201020202024Ellsworth
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,558
+74%since 2000
from $15,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(438)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(26)
Diversity Score30.3%(154)
Diversity Score
30
+19%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellsworth, Iowa?

Ellsworth, Iowa has about 508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellsworth, Iowa?

The typical household in Ellsworth, Iowa earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellsworth, Iowa expensive?

In Ellsworth, Iowa, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Ellsworth, Iowa?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ellsworth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellsworth, Iowa?

About 2.1% of people in Ellsworth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellsworth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellsworth, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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