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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ellenville

New York · 4,130 residents · 8.693 sq mi
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Ellenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,474. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,300. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,130
−3%since 1990
from 4,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.7
+3%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ellenville
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(309)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.4%(348)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(347)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(309)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(278)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(564)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.9%(573)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.7%(526)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(367)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.1%(250)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.6%(189)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(70)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,474
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,127 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,272
+30%since 1990
from $11,773 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $492 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
59.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(3,192)
Black12.5%(530)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(939)
Asian1%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,337)
Black9.8%(403)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,173)
Asian1.5%(63)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican27.6%(1,161)
Dominican10.2%(430)
Mexican3.7%(157)
Colombian1.1%(46)
Chilean0.3%(14)
Ecuadorian0.1%(6)
Ancestry
American12.1%(511)
German9.6%(403)
Italian9.3%(391)
West Indian8.3%(350)
Irish7.1%(301)
English6.2%(261)
Polish4.1%(173)
French2.8%(117)
Greek2.2%(93)
Russian1.7%(72)
Ukrainian1.1%(47)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian1%(42)
Scottish0.9%(38)
Dutch0.9%(37)
Canadian0.7%(29)
Hungarian0.6%(24)
Czech0.3%(14)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest American population · Largest Dominican population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+13%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.6%(513)
Married54.9%(768)
Widowed2.6%(36)
Divorced5.9%(83)
Women 15+
Never married28.9%(495)
Married48.1%(824)
Widowed14.4%(246)
Divorced8.6%(148)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellenville, New York?

Ellenville, New York has about 4,130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ellenville, New York?

The typical household in Ellenville, New York earns about $27,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellenville, New York expensive?

In Ellenville, New York, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Ellenville, New York?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ellenville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellenville, New York?

About 23.4% of people in Ellenville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellenville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellenville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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