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Ellsworth

Illinois · 184 residents · 0.217 sq mi
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Ellsworth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,500. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
184
−32%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+22%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1691982282572861990201020202024Ellsworth
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,436
+11%since 2000
from $18,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(171)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score15.3%(28)
Diversity Score
15
+223%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellsworth, Illinois?

Ellsworth, Illinois has about 184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellsworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Ellsworth, Illinois earns about $43,750 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 $104,500, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Ellsworth, Illinois?

About 10.9% 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 35.3% 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 33 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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