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Ellington

Missouri · 777 residents (2025 est.) · 1.462 sq mi
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Ellington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,057
+1%since 2000
from 1,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+25%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:777 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7279171K1K1K1990201020202024Ellington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,205
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,836 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,872
+90%since 2000
from $12,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−9%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,000)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(976)
Black1.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(51)
Diversity Score18.1%(191)
Diversity Score
18
+315%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
40.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.6%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellington, Missouri?

Ellington, Missouri has about 1,057 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellington, Missouri?

The typical household in Ellington, Missouri earns about $36,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellington, Missouri expensive?

In Ellington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $71,300, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Ellington, Missouri?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ellington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellington, Missouri?

About 13.5% of people in Ellington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellington, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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