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Ellisville

Missouri · 9,985 residents · 4.365 sq mi
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Ellisville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,961. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,985
+10%since 2000
from 9,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,288 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Ellisville
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,961
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,788
+67%since 2000
from $27,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+50%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(8,143)
Black2.5%(246)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(405)
Asian7.3%(729)
Other7.5%(745)
Diversity Score44.8%(4,477)
Diversity Score
45
+283%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellisville, Missouri?

Ellisville, Missouri has about 9,985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellisville, Missouri?

The typical household in Ellisville, Missouri earns about $78,961 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 $273,500, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Ellisville, Missouri?

About 52.7% 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 2.9% 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 2,440 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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