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Ellsworth

Illinois · 195 residents · 0.217 sq mi
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Ellsworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,844. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−28%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+30%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1691982282572861990201020202024Ellsworth
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,844
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,957
+25%since 2000
from $18,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(254)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(190)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(7)
Diversity Score
4
−21%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellsworth, Illinois?

Ellsworth, Illinois has about 195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellsworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Ellsworth, Illinois earns about $49,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellsworth, Illinois expensive?

In Ellsworth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Ellsworth, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ellsworth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellsworth, Illinois?

About 1.5% of people in Ellsworth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellsworth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellsworth, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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