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Ellisville

Missouri · 10,315 residents (2025 est.) · 4.365 sq mi
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Ellisville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,002
+10%since 2000
from 9,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,291 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,315 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,309
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,016 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,885
+97%since 2000
from $27,379 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+2%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,538
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(8,586)
Black1.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(106)
Asian2.1%(187)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(1,066)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(8,121)
Black0.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(808)
Asian3.9%(390)
Other6.1%(614)
Diversity Score41.1%(4,112)
Diversity Score
41
+251%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellisville, Missouri?

Ellisville, Missouri has about 10,002 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellisville, Missouri?

The typical household in Ellisville, Missouri earns about $113,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellisville, Missouri expensive?

In Ellisville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $366,600, and the typical rent is about $1,538 a month.

How educated are people in Ellisville, Missouri?

About 59.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ellisville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellisville, Missouri?

About 4.6% of people in Ellisville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellisville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellisville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,457 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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