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Ellinwood

Kansas · 2,131 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Ellinwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $74,900. With a median age of 43.7, 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 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
−2%since 2000
from 2,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ellinwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,444
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,439
+61%since 2000
from $15,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,073)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(115)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,020)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score9.5%(201)
Diversity Score
9
+78%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellinwood, Kansas?

Ellinwood, Kansas has about 2,131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellinwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Ellinwood, Kansas earns about $39,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellinwood, Kansas expensive?

In Ellinwood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Ellinwood, Kansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ellinwood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellinwood, Kansas?

About 7.7% of people in Ellinwood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellinwood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellinwood, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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