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Ellenville

New York · 4,167 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 $44,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,100. The poverty rate of 24.5% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
4,167
+1%since 2000
from 4,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ellenville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,974
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,474 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,104
+58%since 2000
from $15,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
57.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,337)
Black9.8%(403)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,173)
Asian1.5%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(2,875)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,935)
Black12%(500)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(1,346)
Asian2%(85)
Other3.5%(145)
Diversity Score79.7%(3,320)
Diversity Score
80
+14%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellenville, New York?

Ellenville, New York has about 4,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellenville, New York earns about $44,974 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 $127,100, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Ellenville, New York?

About 18.6% 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 24.5% 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 76 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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